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Y459 GUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,827 mi
Last recorded99,827 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 94,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,657 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,656 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,899 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,331 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,100 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 64,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y459 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y459 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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What year was Y459 GUD registered?

Y459 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y459 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 GUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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