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Y241 YGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,971 mi
Last recorded43,971 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 43,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty switch floppy and main beam staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,204 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 36,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 33,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

indicator stalk loose internally

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,389 miles

centre brake light not working

indicator stalk loose internally

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,227 miles

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,793 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 28,793 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,497 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 25,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,201 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 23,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,096 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

ELECTRIC MIRRORS NOT WORKING

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,186 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

SPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE 195/50/15T

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE & BADLY WORN 195/50/15T

Fail 16 Aug 2007 16,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE & BADLY SPLIT & WORN 195/50/15T

Pass 25 May 2006 13,963 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 13,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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Y241 YGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y241 YGC, 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 Y241 YGC registered?

Y241 YGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y241 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 YGC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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