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Y693 GEC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,036 mi
Last recorded67,036 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 GEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,036 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,983 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,718 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,888 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 36,586 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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Y693 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y693 GEC, 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 Y693 GEC registered?

Y693 GEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y693 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y693 GEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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