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Y537 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,098 mi
Last recorded78,098 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY537 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre Side Wall Cracking

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,502 miles

near side front mirror brocken

slight free play in steering

Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front mirror brocken

slight free play in steering

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,860 miles

Offside rear tyre , outer sidewall starting to perish .

Fail 12 Nov 2008 56,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre , outer sidewall starting to perish .

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 38,103 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 38,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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Y537 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y537 PLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y537 PLE registered?

Y537 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y537 PLE safe to buy?

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