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Y89 PGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,942 mi
Last recorded104,942 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,942 miles

ABS light on intermittently

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,413 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 99,646 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2021 96,065 miles

o/s/r brake pipe little corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,687 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside rear and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

child seats preventing inspection of all rear seat belts

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,354 miles

child seat fitted not allowing to full inspection for elder seat belt

nearside rear tyregot nail, cracking on the tread and perished,strong advice

offside rear tyre cracking on the tread and perished,strong advice

tray cover fitted obscuring under side of components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 70,347 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing to full inspection for elder seat belt

nearside rear tyregot nail, cracking on the tread and perished,strong advice

offside rear tyre cracking on the tread and perished,strong advice

tray cover fitted obscuring under side of components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside + offside front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both sides rear tyres outer wall slightly cracked

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 64,331 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 64,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 63,253 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2009 57,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,757 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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Y89 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y89 PGW, 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 Y89 PGW registered?

Y89 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y89 PGW safe to buy?

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