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Y821 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,058 mi
Last recorded137,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,352 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 70,664 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,150 miles

rear tyres split in tread no cords showing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,676 miles

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,421 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,454 miles

some corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,014 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

some play offside front anti roll bar outer link rod ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,377 miles

nearside @ offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front suspension leg leaking slightly

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,570 miles

nearside @ offside front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,645 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,893 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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Y821 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y821 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 Y821 GWC registered?

Y821 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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