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Y482 GUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,603 mi
Last recorded63,603 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY482 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,603 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,603 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheel have 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,804 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 56,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,245 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,129 miles

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

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

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

front disc slighty worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,836 miles

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

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

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

slight wear on the front brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 9,992 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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Y482 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y482 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 Y482 GUD registered?

Y482 GUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y482 GUD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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