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Y57 GEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,022 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust skin peeling

Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,570 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

rear tail pipe hanger deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

rear tail pipe hanger deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,451 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,451 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,304 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 52,256 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,002 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,554 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 25,110 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 25,107 miles

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

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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Y57 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 Y57 GEX, 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 Y57 GEX registered?

Y57 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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