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Y737 GHB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,239 mi
Last recorded96,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 GHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,239 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2012 96,137 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 78,242 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 77,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine management on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine managemant light on

spare tyre cracks around side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,259 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f anti rollbar strut bar rubber split

Fail 15 Apr 2009 44,227 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/f anti rollbar strut bar rubber split

n/s/r bottom spring insert missing

o/s/r spring insert rusty and split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,084 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls and tread

nearside front tyre has cracking in side wall and tread

Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,378 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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Y737 GHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y737 GHB, 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 Y737 GHB registered?

Y737 GHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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