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Y609 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,317 mi
Last recorded75,317 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,327 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 42,952 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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Y609 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y609 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

How do I check the history of Y609 PLE?

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What year was Y609 PLE registered?

Y609 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y609 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 PLE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y609 PLE have outstanding finance?

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