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Y494 BGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 BGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,448 miles

engine management fault warning light on

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,282 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine MIL on

Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,955 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine MIL on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine MIL on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,863 miles

NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,063 miles

NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,715 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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

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

check for rust starting behind rear of n/s sill

o/s rear tyre tread deformed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,715 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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

check for rust starting behind rear of n/s sill

o/s rear tyre tread deformed

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,697 miles

Replace rear number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,423 miles

NOTE vehicle fitted with undershields, preventing full inspection

replace rear number plate

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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Y494 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 Y494 BGJ, 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 Y494 BGJ registered?

Y494 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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