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Y591 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,098 miles

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,803 miles

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

n/s wiper blade

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

n/s/r axle bush worn border line

n/s/r brake pipe border line

o/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded border line

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,977 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,661 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,661 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,969 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,794 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 10,140 miles

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

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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Y591 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y591 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 Y591 PLH registered?

Y591 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y591 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y591 PLH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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