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Y719 PGS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY719 PGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both side (8.2.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes (on suspension arms)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,343 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,961 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,520 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 79,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,601 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rubber jacking pads missing from n/s/f and n/s/r

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,343 miles

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

under body not fully checked due to covers

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,870 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 39,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f seatbelt webbing begining to fray

o/s/f wiper blade split

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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Y719 PGS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y719 PGS, 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 Y719 PGS registered?

Y719 PGS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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