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Y576 PDX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 11 Sep 2017 81,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,797 miles

Nearside Front wiper split at the ends but still clearing the screen

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

center / rear exhaust box deteriorated and loose

Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wiper split at the ends but still clearing the screen

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

center / rear exhaust box deteriorated and loose

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes coated with grease

centre exhaust silencer support broken

front tyres outer edges of tread worn smooth

slight free play at off side front steering rack end

Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,173 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes coated with grease

centre exhaust silencer support broken

front tyres outer edges of tread worn smooth

slight free play at off side front steering rack end

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front coil spring broken but still located correctly

Pass 4 Dec 2011 28,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2010 27,133 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

front flexi brake pipes starting to crack and perrish

rear tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 6 Dec 2009 25,360 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 23,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,906 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 14,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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Y576 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y576 PDX, 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 Y576 PDX registered?

Y576 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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