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Y909 GWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 120,438 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW PRESSURE

FRONT PADS CLOSE TO LEGAL

O/S/F OUTER TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE LEGAL

n/s/f tyre cut on inner edge DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2015 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW PRESSURE

FRONT PADS CLOSE TO LEGAL

O/S/F OUTER TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE LEGAL

n/s/f tyre cut on inner edge DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,349 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,561 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 34,518 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,742 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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Y909 GWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y909 GWP, 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 Y909 GWP registered?

Y909 GWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y909 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y909 GWP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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