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Y58 GOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 64,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,011 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,689 miles

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity

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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Y58 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y58 GOO, 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 Y58 GOO registered?

Y58 GOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y58 GOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y58 GOO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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