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Y817 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,818 mi
Last recorded122,818 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,818 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,829 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,638 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED, PADS 65% WORN & N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE SERIOUSLY CRACKED/SPLIT & O/S FRONT NOT GREAT EITHER....Thanx....

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 33,194 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,401 miles

offside front tyre close to limmit

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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Y817 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

Y817 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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