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Y576 TGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,474 mi
Last recorded99,474 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 80,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,177 miles

Chassis has some corrosion, not effecting vehicle strength

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (Inner sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,357 miles

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

corrosion to front subframe

front tyres badly perished

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 62,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to front subframe

front tyres badly perished

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,872 miles

Offside Front o/s/f brake is binding

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,196 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,634 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,632 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front and offside rear tyre perrished

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 46,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,948 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 42,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,072 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,930 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

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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Y576 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y576 TGJ, 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 Y576 TGJ registered?

Y576 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y576 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y576 TGJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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