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Y699 PAU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,640 mi
Last recorded129,640 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 PAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,640 miles

Engine management light on

Near side rear coil springs corroded.

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

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

Nearside front wheel has slight play

Offside read shocker has light misting of oil.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 118,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,834 miles

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

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2014 112,834 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 107,892 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,600 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,857 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 90,004 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front suspension top mounts feel slightly tight

Coil springs complete

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear suspension arm has slight play in upper bush

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished and cracked slightly

Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,816 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,816 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 76,133 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 76,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,493 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 57,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,825 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y699 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y699 PAU, 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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Y699 PAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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