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Y506 GAN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 142,626 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,575 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing arm broken off (3.4 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too low (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust silencer heavily corroded and peeling

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Jul 2018 137,437 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 137,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 130,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2017 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be tested (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,804 miles

osf tyre wearing low and has a cut on the sidewall

osr tyre is perrished and has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jun 2016 122,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perrished and has a cut on the inner sidewall ()

osf tyre wearing low and has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2015 116,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 116,461 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 108,038 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,683 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 79,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,791 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,172 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,109 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 50,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,967 miles

front brake discs lipped

knocking to offside of vehicle when braking

offside rear suspension arm slight play

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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Y506 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y506 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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What year was Y506 GAN registered?

Y506 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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