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Y682 GDV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY682 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,553 miles

nail in off side front tyre

near side rear jacking rubber missing

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,795 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,389 miles

Advise slight noise on n/s/f shock mount

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 100,116 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Advise slight noise on n/s/f shock mount

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,650 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central silencer deteriorated/corroded and mounting strap 75% fractured through.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y682 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y682 GDV, 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 Y682 GDV registered?

Y682 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y682 GDV shows 15 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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