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Y412 VVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,405 mi
Last recorded111,405 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,476 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 100,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has very slight splits appearing on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,745 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,136 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,340 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,025 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,450 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Sep 2007 51,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,718 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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Y412 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y412 VVV, 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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Y412 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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