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Y595 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,557 miles

engine light on

noise from top of steering coloumn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,557 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour all including side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine light on

front and rear axles on different size tyres

noise from top of steering coloumn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,759 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s parking brake effort appears to be slightly low

Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks on inner sidewall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,458 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,455 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,740 miles

rear road springs lower spring locating caps deteriorated

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,747 miles

slight play in steering column

small cut in nsr tread

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering column

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,884 miles

both lower suspension arms front bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in top part of steering column

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,237 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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Y595 PLE 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 73.3%.

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 Y595 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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Y595 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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