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Y938 BGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 BGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,748 miles

E.M.L ON

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,788 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,752 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 42,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,176 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light 40% not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free play detected at steering wheel + knocking noise universal joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,438 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,174 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,005 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,272 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,985 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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Y938 BGC 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 95.2%.

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 Y938 BGC, 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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Y938 BGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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