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Y304 VGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 94,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,163 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,462 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,546 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 67,546 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,277 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,160 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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Y304 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y304 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 Y304 VGO registered?

Y304 VGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y304 VGO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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