MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
UNDER TRAYS & SILLS COVERS FITTED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front nearside tyre side wall deterating
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y554 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y554 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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Y554 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.
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