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Y57 PGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,318 mi
Last recorded121,318 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 121,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 118,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust fouling body

Fail 13 May 2016 118,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust fouling body

Fail 7 May 2016 118,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust fouling body

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,782 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 105,536 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 6 Apr 2012 102,162 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,090 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,302 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 74,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,745 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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Y57 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y57 PGW, 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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Y57 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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