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Y623 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition But Not Leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition But Not Leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,094 miles

Rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Rear silencer very poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,307 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,746 miles

Offside Front HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DISTORTED

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Mil light on

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,182 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 61,182 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,525 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Sill & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Slight corrosion; Rear axle

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,525 miles

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

Slight corrosion; Rear axle

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Sill & Floor covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,896 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 50,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,601 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside front brake flexi hose perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,087 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 40,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,525 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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Y623 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y623 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 Y623 PLE registered?

Y623 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y623 PLE safe to buy?

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