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Y309 MVH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

38,431 mi
Last recorded38,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 MVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake performance only just met,would appear adjustment and/or replacement necesary

Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake performance only just met,would appear adjustment and/or replacement necesary

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

offside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2014 35,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

offside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,542 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,462 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 27,451 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,355 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,191 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 19,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,640 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,825 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 15,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 13,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 13,931 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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Y309 MVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc 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 Y309 MVH, 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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Y309 MVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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