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Y509 YGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,126 mi
Last recorded33,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,126 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,761 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside tyres slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,891 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 30,891 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 27,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 25,077 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 25,077 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 24,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 22,344 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 22,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 19,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 17,082 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 15,053 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall/shoulder perishing.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,053 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall/shoulder perishing.

Pass 22 May 2013 13,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 10,039 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 25 May 2011 7,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 7,121 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 7,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 6,218 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 6,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 5,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,047 miles

N/S Front tyre wall cut.

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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Y509 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y509 YGN, 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 Y509 YGN registered?

Y509 YGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y509 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y509 YGN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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