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Y542 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,037 mi
Last recorded137,037 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 137,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust perishing.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 137,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust perishing.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 127,450 miles

engine mgt light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2010
Fail 23 Oct 2010

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF seat belt slow to retract

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

signs of NSR tyre been rubbing on inner body work

Fail 18 Oct 2010 120,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 106,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 106,514 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,681 miles

both front flexi brake hoses very heavily perished

front number plate staerting to seperate

nearside front and both rear indicators faded in colour

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and sidewalls to tread splitting

Fail 8 Sep 2008 93,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front flexi brake hoses very heavily perished

front number plate staerting to seperate

nearside front and both rear indicators faded in colour

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and sidewalls to tread splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2007 78,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,907 miles

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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Y542 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y542 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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Y542 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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