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Y104 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,047 mi
Last recorded75,047 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 75,047 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 72,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 70,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,869 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,904 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,092 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,668 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system starting to detoriate

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,745 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished.

both rear brake discs corroded.

front brake pads and discs wearing low.

front tyres wearing low and perished.

o/s washer jet not working.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexy brake hoses perished.

both rear brake discs corroded.

front brake pads and discs wearing low.

front tyres wearing low and perished.

o/s washer jet not working.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 53,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,066 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,128 miles

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

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

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

offside tyre small dig in outer wall and cracks in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,128 miles

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

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

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

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

offside tyre small dig in outer wall and cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 14,624 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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Y104 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y104 YGO, 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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Y104 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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