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Y358 VKM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,540 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

LARGE OIL LEAK COVERING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE /COMPONENTS OIL LEVEL JUST ABOVE MINIMUM

MAIN BEAM LIGHT SWITCH WORN

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

PLASTIC UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED FRONT TO REAR OBSTRUCTING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,137 miles

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

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

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

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

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2014 83,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,855 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2013 68,838 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,822 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,474 miles

nsf slight play in inner rack

nsr tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,640 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE WALLS CLOSE TO INNER WING LINERS

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING UNEVENLY

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

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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Y358 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y358 VKM, 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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Y358 VKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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