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Y236 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,092 miles

Exhaust corroded centre to rear section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,192 miles

Exhaust corroded, rear and centre section

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 71,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded, rear and centre section

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,314 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,314 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,032 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 66,019 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 65,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,913 miles

both front brake hoses deteriated

Pass 19 May 2020 64,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 62,272 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 62,272 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 61,962 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 61,962 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 60,903 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,903 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2015 59,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,182 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 52,013 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,963 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low outer edge

Fail 8 May 2009 41,963 miles

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)

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting low outer edge

Pass 2 May 2008 37,236 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear wiper blade split

slight noise from steering column when wheel rocked side to side

Pass 14 May 2007 34,530 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight noise from steering column when wheel rocked side to side

Pass 13 May 2006 31,968 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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Y236 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y236 KGY, 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 Y236 KGY registered?

Y236 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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