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Y562 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,006 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,509 miles

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,759 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 52,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,510 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,359 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,079 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 36,987 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 29,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y562 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y562 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 Y562 PLE registered?

Y562 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y562 PLE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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