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Y959 CGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 CGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,015 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,010 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,545 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,861 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,980 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,167 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 96,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,397 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,625 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,120 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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Y959 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y959 CGC, 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

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What year was Y959 CGC registered?

Y959 CGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y959 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 CGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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