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Y949 PLF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,615 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded

Engine mounting weak

Ignition switch faulty

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

engine mountings weak

nearside headlight image poor

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,557 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 51,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,326 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osr tyre cut

wipers

Fail 23 May 2013 44,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osr tyre cut

wipers

Pass 24 May 2012 40,517 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,376 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 32,360 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,918 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,492 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

whipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,262 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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Y949 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y949 PLF, 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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Y949 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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