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Y831 HGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,576 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,085 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

has slight sratch across front windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,218 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,707 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges Both rear tyres have feathered inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,600 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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Y831 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y831 HGJ, 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 Y831 HGJ registered?

Y831 HGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y831 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y831 HGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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