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Y285 BGK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,358 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,181 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,602 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 64,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,612 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 57,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,181 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 41,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,328 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,226 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 24 May 2006 20,504 miles

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

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

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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Y285 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y285 BGK, 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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Y285 BGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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