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Y173 BGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,130 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,906 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,906 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,876 miles

slight play in steering coluem

srs light on

Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,876 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering coluem

Pass 22 Feb 2010 84,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 84,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,716 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,831 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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Y173 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y173 BGJ, 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 Y173 BGJ registered?

Y173 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y173 BGJ safe to buy?

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