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Y592 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing extensive cracks in offside rear tyre outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cable not attached to release lever

engine management light on

offside front tyre low on pressure

sight play in offside inner rack joint

silencer deteriorated

slight movement in offside front macpherson strut

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,583 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017
Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

items removed from drivers view

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster moved

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,583 miles

Offside Front suspension leg slight seapage

front brake flexy hoses worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,583 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension leg slight seapage

front brake flexy hoses worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,278 miles

front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

o/s front seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

o/s front seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,190 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,190 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,360 miles

n/s front suspension leg leaking,but still damping

o/s front seat belt ;slight fraying of webbing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front suspension leg leaking,but still damping

o/s front seat belt ;slight fraying of webbing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,285 miles

front anti roll bar drop links worn o/s

front suspension legs leaking; but still damping

o/s front seat belt slight fraying of fabric

Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar drop links worn o/s

front suspension legs leaking; but still damping

o/s front seat belt slight fraying of fabric

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,089 miles

o/s/rear tyre age cracks replace 3.6mths

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,842 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 41,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 34,504 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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Y592 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y592 PLE, 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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Y592 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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