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Y187 GAC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,848 mi
Last recorded114,848 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 GAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,848 miles

all four brake discs corroded

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,138 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage on osr light lense

Pass 22 Mar 2017 95,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONTS IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,762 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,762 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs are lightly lipped

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,502 miles

slight buckle in o/s rear wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,963 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,469 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,977 miles

Rear wiper blade split ( rectified )

Fail 13 Jun 2007 34,977 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split ( rectified )

Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,274 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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Y187 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y187 GAC, 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 Y187 GAC registered?

Y187 GAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y187 GAC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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