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Y566 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY566 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 89,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,158 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,874 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,075 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 32,745 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 27,991 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 27,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,554 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 25,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 23,636 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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Y566 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y566 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 Y566 PLE registered?

Y566 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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