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Y674 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,133 mi
Last recorded106,133 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,595 miles

Offside Front subframe heavy surface rust

Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,203 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 78,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,223 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre Walls Perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre Walls Perished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,059 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 37,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2008 34,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,766 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 23,766 miles

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

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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Y674 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y674 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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Y674 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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