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Y986 PLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 PLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,569 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,731 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks along the outer side wall.

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

Fail 29 May 2014 97,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 97,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 92,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread..

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,508 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 15 Jan 2013 89,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,678 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION //// ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR / FLAT / FRONT SUB FRAMEFRAME VERY RUSTY //

Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,249 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 79,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,357 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,494 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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Y986 PLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y986 PLB, 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 Y986 PLB registered?

Y986 PLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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