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Y178 BGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2014 97,209 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2014 97,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,160 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades jumping

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,730 miles

N/S/R seatbelt buckle casing missing, function is unimpaired

Fail 25 Mar 2010 63,730 miles

N/S/R seatbelt buckle casing missing, function is unimpaired

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,134 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 57,134 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 51,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2007 45,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2006 39,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 39,501 miles

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

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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Y178 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 Y178 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 Y178 BGJ registered?

Y178 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y178 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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