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Y839 YGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,461 mi
Last recorded81,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,021 miles

O/S/F INDICATOR+REPETER LAMP SLIGHTLY DISCOLORED.BOTH INNER C.V.BOOTS PIN HOLE. SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING JOINT O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F INDICATOR+REPETER LAMP SLIGHTLY DISCOLORED.BOTH INNER C.V.BOOTS PIN HOLE. SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING JOINT O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,444 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 66,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

management light on

tyre sizes differant front and rear

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 29,243 miles

1, front brake pads look low. †2, n/s/f tyre tread getting low.

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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Y839 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y839 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 Y839 YGO registered?

Y839 YGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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