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Y745 PGM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,787 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passable at time of mot (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just passable at time of mot (3.6.B.2c)

engine drive belt noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 135,861 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 127,831 miles

advise both sides rear metal brake pipes corrosion forming

advise front discs worn.

advise front pads low

advise middle exhaust corroded

advise nearside front headlight starting to deteriorate

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,770 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 119,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack in o/s/f

Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack in o/s/f

Pass 17 Dec 2011 101,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 100,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,018 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,282 miles

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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Y745 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y745 PGM, 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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Y745 PGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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