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Y581 PDX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner and outer treads.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Spare tyre defective ()

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,193 miles

Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 79,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust Box deteriorating.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare Tyre defective.

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,430 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,521 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,450 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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Y581 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y581 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 Y581 PDX registered?

Y581 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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