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Y56 VVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,520 mi
Last recorded131,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 VVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,520 miles

E M L on

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 131,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

E M L on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,102 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing o/s and n/s

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r roadwheels on inner edges

slight play in lower steering coloum uj

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

underbody covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2014 126,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing o/s and n/s

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade to white

o/s headlamp aim not checked (due to not working)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/r roadwheels on inner edges

slight play in lower steering coloum uj

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,066 miles

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

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

front no plate poor

Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front no plate poor

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,940 miles

under body covers fitted

E.M.L light on

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

front no plate damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2009 84,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 62,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 62,314 miles

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

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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Y56 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y56 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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Y56 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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