MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
(advise)both sides rear coil spring rubber buff stops starting to perish.
(advise)o/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray.
(advise)slight play in steering rack.
(advise)stone chips and scratch in windscreen.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
n/s&o/s rear tyres showing un even tyre wear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y817 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y817 GWC, 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 Y817 GWC registered?
Y817 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y817 GWC safe to buy?
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