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Y892 PDK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,485 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 1 Jul 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,009 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannont inspect brake pipe due to excessive underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,567 miles

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

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

under trays fitted..

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,254 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,896 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,090 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,746 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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Y892 PDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y892 PDK, 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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Y892 PDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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