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Y557 PAU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,870 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,130 miles

BAS & ESP lights on

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,101 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 49,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,202 miles

Lighting Switch Poor.

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

Wiper Blades in Poor Condition.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 35,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,734 miles

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

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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Y557 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y557 PAU, 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 Y557 PAU registered?

Y557 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y557 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 PAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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