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Y149 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2025 60,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2024 50,720 miles

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 50,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Engine cover undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,840 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 38,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area - unable to fully assess due to undertrays / covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays / covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine malfunction lamp on

undertrays fitted can't assess all brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,215 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 36,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,190 miles

engine management light on not a failure for age of vehicle.

Pass 21 May 2019 34,079 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tread

Pass 3 May 2018 32,497 miles

Engine warning light on after May 2018 this would fail an MOT as the rules are Changing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,547 miles

eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,532 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,109 miles

N/s/f, O/s/f , N/s/r , O/s/r tyres starting to crack.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,708 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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Y149 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y149 GOO, 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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Y149 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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