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Y787 PCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,316 mi
Last recorded49,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 PCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 45,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,364 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,297 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 31,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,533 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,657 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,601 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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Y787 PCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PCJ, 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 PCJ registered?

Y787 PCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y787 PCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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