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Y254 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 77,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,868 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 74,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 69,979 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,669 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 61,585 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken 3x blue colour marking (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 59,708 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 57,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 55,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 50,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 50,685 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 42,854 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,504 miles

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 12 May 2008 21,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 180,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,231 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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Y254 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y254 CGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y254 CGC registered?

Y254 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y254 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y254 CGC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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