MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes NS & OS front + NS & OS rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both tyres wall poor condition
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes NS & OS front + NS & OS rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both tyres wall poor condition
both front metal brake pipes corroded
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres badly perished and split on inner sidewalls at time of test
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to fully inspect
o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall (not to cords)
rear exhaust box in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to plastic under gaurd
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight wear & corrosion on front brake discs
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight wear & corrosion on front brake discs
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?
Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X996 VVY is a 2001 Mercedes A Class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X996 VVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X996 VVY registered?
X996 VVY is a 2001 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 5 February 2001.
Is X996 VVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for X996 VVY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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