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Y273 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,665 mi
Last recorded119,665 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 119,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing broken

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2016 119,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing broken

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 114,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 108,392 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,628 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,915 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,811 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,811 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008
Fail 21 Jul 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 59,470 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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Y273 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y273 GOO, 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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Y273 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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