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Y479 VGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,372 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,823 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre perished and wearing low on shoulders

number plate starting to delaminate

off side rear and near side rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,739 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

off side front outer brake pad low

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,891 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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Y479 VGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y479 VGJ, 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 Y479 VGJ registered?

Y479 VGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y479 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 VGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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