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Y131 VOO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 VOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021
Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Both sides (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,289 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 143,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,367 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 121,367 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,854 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 105,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

tyre has cut/score marks on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,454 miles

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

tyre has cut/score marks on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 28 May 2013 100,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,560 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 79,926 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 72,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,582 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y131 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y131 VOO, 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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Y131 VOO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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