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Y322 MVH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 MVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,717 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 81,709 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside reg plate bulb inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner sill sections holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,241 miles

steering column universal joint slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2023 77,219 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 72,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,819 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,341 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake hose outer covering cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,375 miles

N/S Front brake hose sleeve parted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,258 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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Y322 MVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 Y322 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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What year was Y322 MVH registered?

Y322 MVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y322 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y322 MVH shows 26 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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