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Y173 NGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,951 mi
Last recorded109,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,951 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,153 miles

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

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,810 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear spring mount cup corroding

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 10 May 2006 44,953 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear spring bump stop deteriorating

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 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y173 NGW, 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 NGW registered?

Y173 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y173 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 NGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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