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Y593 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,635 mi
Last recorded66,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY593 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,635 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,635 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,141 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,881 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,210 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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Y593 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y593 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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Y593 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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