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Y867 PEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,663 mi
Last recorded69,663 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,663 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 1 Oct 2012

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

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

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

engine oil leaking at sump plug

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,590 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,301 miles

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

Oil leak

diagnostic waring lamp on

near side front tyre worn outer edge

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,033 miles

ATF/engine oil dripping from nearside front

front registration plate damaged

scratch on nearside rear wink, rear door and front door

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,033 miles

front registration plate damaged

ATF/engine oil dripping from nearside front

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

scratch on nearside rear wink, rear door and front door

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 31,389 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y867 PEV 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 69.2%.

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 Y867 PEV, 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 Y867 PEV registered?

Y867 PEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y867 PEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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