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Y612 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY612 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic covers

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,968 miles

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,148 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN

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

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE CUT

Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN

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

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/F TYRE CUT

Pass 12 Feb 2011 76,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 63,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,872 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,814 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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Y612 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y612 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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Y612 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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