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Y192 NGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,258 mi
Last recorded85,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,208 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 75,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,153 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,153 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,320 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 56,320 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 54,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 53,110 miles

Both , N/S/F & O/S/R wheel rims distorted

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/F steel brake pipe corroding

O/S/F tyre worn on edges-- getting close to wear indicators

Fail 8 May 2017 53,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both , N/S/F & O/S/R wheel rims distorted

Both front indicators pale

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/F steel brake pipe corroding

O/S/F tyre worn on edges-- getting close to wear indicators

Pass 16 May 2016 51,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 49,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 48,113 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2013 46,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 46,919 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,219 miles

both front wheels, inner rims bent.

both headlamp aims on 2% minimum limit

Fail 11 May 2009 36,091 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

Pass 11 May 2009 36,091 miles

o/s/f wheel inner rim bent

Fail 8 May 2008 34,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 8 May 2008 34,686 miles

o/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 8 May 2007 32,814 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full body under trays fitted,limited view

osf wheel rim damaged and distorted

Pass 12 May 2006 29,758 miles

o/s aim on 2% minimum limit

Fail 12 May 2006 29,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

o/s aim on 2% minimum limit

Fail 8 May 2006 29,748 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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Y192 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y192 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 Y192 NGW registered?

Y192 NGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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