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Y589 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,748 mi
Last recorded32,748 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,748 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 32,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mould loose and protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,188 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 30,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2020 28,856 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 28,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 27,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,617 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,455 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,657 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 18,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 10,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 7,856 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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Y589 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y589 PLH, 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 Y589 PLH registered?

Y589 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y589 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y589 PLH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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