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Y702 GEX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,874 mi
Last recorded123,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 GEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019
Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,826 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,817 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust tail pipe mount broken but not insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 120,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 120,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,080 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

engine mill lamp

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 119,080 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

engine mill lamp

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting but not to cords

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,753 miles

passanger door mirror glass cracked

slight dent inner wheel rim o/s/r

Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,753 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

passanger door mirror glass cracked

slight dent inner wheel rim o/s/r

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,480 miles

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

drivers mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,546 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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Y702 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y702 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 Y702 GEX registered?

Y702 GEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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