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Y303 YGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 YGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,313 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 73,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,563 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low

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

Offside front tyre tread low

Rear number playe deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 40,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,451 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 30,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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Y303 YGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y303 YGH, 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 Y303 YGH registered?

Y303 YGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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