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Y611 GYC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY611 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 78,027 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 78,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2015 75,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,470 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 72,470 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 68,108 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 68,096 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 64,681 miles

engine noisey

Fail 19 May 2012 64,681 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisey

Pass 21 May 2011 59,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2010
Pass 21 May 2009 46,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2008

Digital mileage not illuminated unable record reading

Nearside front tyre very close legal minimum requirement

Fail 24 May 2008

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Digital mileage not illuminated unable record reading

Nearside front tyre very close legal minimum requirement

Pass 12 May 2007 34,824 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 34,823 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006

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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Y611 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y611 GYC, 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 Y611 GYC registered?

Y611 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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