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Y787 PBM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,004 mi
Last recorded183,004 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 PBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 183,004 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight movement

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 173,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 173,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 165,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 165,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 154,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 141,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 129,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 122,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 110,600 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,230 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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Y787 PBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y787 PBM, 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 Y787 PBM registered?

Y787 PBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y787 PBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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