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Y631 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

near side road wheel diffren wheel fitted but correct size

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,760 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 50,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 May 2009 50,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 May 2008 45,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 41,757 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished and requires replacement but no cording visible at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 35,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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Y631 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y631 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 Y631 PLE registered?

Y631 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y631 PLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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