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Y594 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,499 mi
Last recorded82,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY594 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,542 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 73,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,536 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,516 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,620 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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Y594 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y594 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y594 PLE registered?

Y594 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y594 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y594 PLE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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