MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays obstruct visibility
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
under tray,s and engine covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y49 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 Y49 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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Y49 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.
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