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Y797 PBM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,663 mi
Last recorded83,663 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 PBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,471 miles

Under covers obstructing view

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,356 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 54,356 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 50,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,576 miles

full length undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,385 miles

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

full length under tray fitted to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing progressively on its inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,055 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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Y797 PBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y797 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 Y797 PBM registered?

Y797 PBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y797 PBM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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