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Y183 VKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY183 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017

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

brake discs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

mil light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Sep 2015

brake discs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

mil light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on its inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

brake discs are corroded

exhaust is corroded

mil light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on its inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 95,013 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013
Fail 13 Aug 2013

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low

both front links have slight play

engine management light on

nearside front brake hose perished

Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,014 miles

1) tyres 195 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge and has flat spot req attention

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,537 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

1) tyres 195 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) o/s rear tyre bald inner edge and flat spot

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011

Brake fluid low

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011

Brake fluid low

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,140 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,016 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,813 miles

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

plastic sills fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Sills covered by trims.

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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Y183 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y183 VKM, 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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Y183 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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