CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y928 PEV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY928 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,738 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 95,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play knocking from under colomn cowling (2.1.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corossion around both rear inner wheel arch drain bungs

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

front wiper blades split at ends

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear exhaust corodded but not leaking

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,973 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rera inner wings corodded around drain holes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 4 Apr 2015 90,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rera inner wings corodded around drain holes

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

knocking noise at steering column

rear service brakes increase and decrease at different rate but not excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

knocking noise at steering column

rear service brakes increase and decrease at different rate but not excessive

Fail 26 Apr 2013 87,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside road wheels damaged but not excessive

engine management light remains illuminated

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside road wheels damaged but not excessive

engine management light remains illuminated

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded but not excessive

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 85,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

nearside front wiper blade split at ends,advise replace,offside swept area vision could be better

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,195 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

nearside front wiper blade split at ends,advise replace,offside swept area vision could be better

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance

Pass 27 May 2011 80,657 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 80,657 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,594 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y928 PEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y928 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y928 PEV?

You can check the full history of Y928 PEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y928 PEV registered?

Y928 PEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y928 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y928 PEV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y928 PEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y928 PEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.