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Y556 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,121 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 146,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,862 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 138,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 131,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,643 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 123,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper spliting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 34,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,115 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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Y556 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y556 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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Y556 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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