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Y558 GAH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,404 mi
Last recorded72,404 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,404 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play through steering wheel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2018 72,404 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play through steering wheel

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,483 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust mount damaged but system is still secure

undertarys fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,483 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust mount damaged but system is still secure

undertarys fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,094 miles

headlight internal adjuster altered to recheck the lights

tow bar ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlight internal adjuster altered to recheck the lights

tow bar ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,615 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 56,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,656 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,061 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,597 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear resistration plates deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear resistration plates deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,184 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 38,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,254 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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Y558 GAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y558 GAH, 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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Y558 GAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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