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Y174 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,012 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,285 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,033 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 34,992 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y174 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y174 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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Y174 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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