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Y673 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,698 mi
Last recorded72,698 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,191 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 1,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 215,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2009 14,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2008 12,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 10,812 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 8,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 8,866 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner wall

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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Y673 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y673 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 Y673 PLE registered?

Y673 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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