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Y284 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,431 mi
Last recorded42,431 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,197 miles

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Nov 2014 42,197 miles

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

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

coolant level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,103 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 38,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,489 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)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,717 miles

engine managment light up on dash

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread (unrepariable)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

noise around belt area

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,223 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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Y284 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y284 VGO, 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 Y284 VGO registered?

Y284 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y284 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y284 VGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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