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Y856 GEL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,140 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

bumper damage n/s/f

Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,675 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,957 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode. underside all covered

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,369 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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Y856 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y856 GEL, 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 Y856 GEL registered?

Y856 GEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y856 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 GEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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