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Y285 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 25,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,099 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 24,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,800 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,430 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 19,074 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 19,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,364 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 17,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 15,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 15,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,676 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 8,105 miles

offside rear tyre inside wall slight tear

Pass 24 Nov 2007 6,456 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 5,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 4,256 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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Y285 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y285 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 Y285 VGO registered?

Y285 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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