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Y309 GEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner under sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

knocking noise from steering column but no visable wear

Pass 26 May 2017 126,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2016 121,486 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 May 2015 112,241 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 102,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 94,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 May 2012 87,895 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 31 May 2011 80,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,007 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 68,486 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 68,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,711 miles

both front brake flex-hoses badly perished

front discs ridged and worn

Pass 21 May 2007 57,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 48,078 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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Y309 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y309 GEC, 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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Y309 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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