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Y3 MGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,841 miles

engine mgt light on

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,568 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,901 miles

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

engine mgt light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

engine warning light on

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os headlamp slightly loose

slight travel on handbrake lever

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,374 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively 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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Y3 MGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y3 MGA, 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 Y3 MGA registered?

Y3 MGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y3 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 MGA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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