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Y543 PGM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside reflector

Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside reflector

Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,583 miles

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

nearside and offside rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 79,582 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,547 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear seat belt stalk covers missing

unable to check items under car due to full lenght floor pan cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front subframe bent but not resulting in any fowling on moving parts

Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front subframe bent but not resulting in any fowling on moving parts

Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,634 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 49,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

engine management light on

noise from drive belt area

o/s/r seat belt stork covers missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,546 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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Y543 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y543 PGM, 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 Y543 PGM registered?

Y543 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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