2001 Mercedes A-Class 1.6L Petrol · Y501 BGJ
2001 Mercedes A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2001. Recorded mileage 107,592 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
Y501 BGJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2012
- 107,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y501 BGJ Mileage History
- 20/08/200876,363 mi
- 07/10/200986,180 mi+9,817 mi
- 08/10/201093,032 mi+6,852 mi
- 12/10/201093,050 mi+18 mi
- 29/09/201199,484 mi+6,434 mi
- 16/10/2012107,592 mi+8,108 mi
- 16/10/2012107,592 mi
Average of roughly 7,513 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Y501 BGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes A-Class (Y501 BGJ) between August 2008 and October 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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