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Y151 GTU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,068 mi
Last recorded157,068 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY151 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 157,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

rear wheel arch area starting to rust

Pass 10 May 2017 150,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 141,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 130,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle/rear section deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust middle section corroded advise

Pass 3 May 2012 94,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 86,629 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 79,494 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 72,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 64,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,841 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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Y151 GTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y151 GTU, 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 Y151 GTU registered?

Y151 GTU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y151 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y151 GTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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