CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y871 GFM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,830 mi
Last recorded14,830 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 GFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 14,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 14,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 13,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,524 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,041 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 7,835 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y871 GFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y871 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y871 GFM?

You can check the full history of Y871 GFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y871 GFM registered?

Y871 GFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y871 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 GFM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y871 GFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y871 GFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.