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Y139 YVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tread of offside front tyre 195/50/15

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/50/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/50/15

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in tread of offside front tyre 195/50/15

nearside rear tyre starting to perish 195/50/15

offside rear tyre starting to perish 195/50/15

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screw in tread of offside front tyre 195/50/15

Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screw in tread of offside front tyre 195/50/15

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,877 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,086 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,324 miles

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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Y139 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y139 YVV, 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 Y139 YVV registered?

Y139 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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