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Y613 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY613 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,832 miles

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 18 Jul 2012 77,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,707 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,901 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,473 miles

front wipers starting to smear

near side rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,566 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 48,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,150 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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Y613 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y613 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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What year was Y613 PLE registered?

Y613 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y613 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y613 PLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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