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Y484 GAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 134,052 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,974 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 112,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,149 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,149 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,705 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,232 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,568 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,555 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside headlamp not fully secure

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y484 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y484 GAN, 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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Y484 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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