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Y443 VGP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,620 mi
Last recorded71,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 71,620 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 71,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,386 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,252 miles

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,184 miles

Front tyres,inner/outer edges on 2mm.

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

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

One bulb n/w in high level brake light.

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,917 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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Y443 VGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y443 VGP, 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 Y443 VGP registered?

Y443 VGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y443 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y443 VGP shows 8 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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