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Y113 XVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,698 mi
Last recorded138,698 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,698 miles

Front rear number plate will need attension

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,447 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 134,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,831 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 130,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 126,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,549 miles

air bag warning light on

slight play detected in column

Fail 17 Feb 2012 55,537 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

air bag warning light on

slight play detected in column

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,461 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,050 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn and starting to split on their inner sidewalls.o/s/f tyre worn on its very edge.

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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Y113 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y113 XVV, 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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What year was Y113 XVV registered?

Y113 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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