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Y813 GRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 GRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,408 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side lights (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly damage on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

Rear child seat was in place at the time of testing

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,408 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side lights (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly damage on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lights (1.4.A.2f)

Rear child seat was in place at the time of testing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light was turn off at the time of testing (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine malfunction indicator on

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,389 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine malfunction indicator on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,210 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,876 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 67,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,859 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,857 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,518 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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Y813 GRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y813 GRA, 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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Y813 GRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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