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G472DY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,069 mi
Last recorded135,069 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472DY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,069 miles

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

both rear lower coil spring cups corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 135,069 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear lower coil spring cups corroded

brake warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a split

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 121,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 121,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 109,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 109,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle housing damaged but not affecting operation. Advise dangerous as a foreign object could get into the mechanism and cause it to not lock properly.

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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G472DY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G472DY, 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 G472DY registered?

G472DY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is G472DY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G472DY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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