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Y421 AGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 AGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,688 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,329 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,650 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,650 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,594 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,039 miles

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,038 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,803 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2006 49,708 miles

front and rear number plate slightly fade

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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Y421 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y421 AGH, 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 Y421 AGH registered?

Y421 AGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y421 AGH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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