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Y571 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,818 mi
Last recorded81,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,569 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyre treads worn inner edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,247 miles

suspension noise from n/s/f when turning steering wheel

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

suspension noise from n/s/f when turning steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,666 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator very noisy

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,130 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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Y571 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y571 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y571 PLE registered?

Y571 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y571 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y571 PLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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