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Y627 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,226 mi
Last recorded87,226 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,323 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 78,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 76,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,407 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,103 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,582 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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Y627 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y627 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 Y627 PLE registered?

Y627 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y627 PLE safe to buy?

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