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Y577 TGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,461 mi
Last recorded66,461 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,461 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,645 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,320 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 44,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,199 miles

Front brake discs heverly lipped.

Steering coluom knocking on turing (no excessive movement).

Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs heverly lipped.

Near side front tyre low on outside edge

Steering coluom knocking on turing (no excessive movement).

near side rear tyre flat

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 31,429 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,449 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 23,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,164 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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Y577 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y577 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 Y577 TGJ registered?

Y577 TGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y577 TGJ safe to buy?

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