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Y547 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,391 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT INCOMPLETE

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY/ NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN ??

Fail 23 Feb 2012 102,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT INCOMPLETE

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY/ NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN ??

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,483 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,970 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,612 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 88,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,360 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 69,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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Y547 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y547 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 Y547 PLE registered?

Y547 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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