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Y127 YGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017

Engine management light on

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017

Engine management light on

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016

Nearside Doors damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box corroded

drivers seat belt slight fraying

o/s/f wheel slight buckle

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 16 Jun 2014 70,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust box corroded

drivers seat belt slight fraying

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall wearing on edges

o/s/f wheel slight buckle

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,790 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 35,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,882 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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Y127 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y127 YGN, 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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Y127 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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