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Y476 VOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,053 mi
Last recorded142,053 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 VOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,053 miles

exhaust corroding

front sub frame corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2016 142,034 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake disks corroding

front sub frame corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,086 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,078 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,979 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 84,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,444 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,808 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,198 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y476 VOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y476 VOH, 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 Y476 VOH registered?

Y476 VOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y476 VOH safe to buy?

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