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X986 VVY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,951 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,025 miles

OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BOTTOM RUBBER SPLIT

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER TREAD OSR TYRE,

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,032 miles

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

OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER SPLIT

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,780 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC,S GETTING LIPPED

NSF TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

OSF TYRE HAS A VERY SMALL BULGE IN INNER WALL

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

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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X986 VVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X986 VVY, 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 X986 VVY registered?

X986 VVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X986 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X986 VVY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X986 VVY have outstanding finance?

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