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Y642 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 59,328 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 55,049 miles

o/s/r shocker lightly misting

o/s/r slightly out of shape and tyre perished

variouse scratches to body

Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,770 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,173 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 46,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,146 miles

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

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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Y642 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y642 PLH, 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 Y642 PLH registered?

Y642 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y642 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y642 PLH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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