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Y185 VKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,609 mi
Last recorded63,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,609 miles

exhaust mount broken

under shields fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,772 miles

rear spring cups condition

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,634 miles

f brake hoses condition

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

tyres perishing

undershields fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,098 miles

front wipers condition.front brake pads getting low.centre exhaust strap missing.nearside and off front flexible brake hoses perishing.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,356 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,889 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 48,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 43,258 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,768 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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Y185 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y185 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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What year was Y185 VKM registered?

Y185 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y185 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 VKM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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