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Y446 GUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 92,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,617 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs very rusty and worn

exhaust very rusty and weak

freeplay in track rod end and steering rack

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre just legal going out of shape

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 71,290 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,735 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 64,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2007 56,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,689 miles

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

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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Y446 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y446 GUD, 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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Y446 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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