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Y822 GRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,602 mi
Last recorded52,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 GRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,602 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 52,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,780 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,511 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 34,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,777 miles

chip in windscreen zone (A) on the 10mm limit.

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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Y822 GRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y822 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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How do I check the history of Y822 GRA?

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What year was Y822 GRA registered?

Y822 GRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y822 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y822 GRA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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