MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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E M L on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate poor
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
under body covers fitted
E.M.L light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate damage
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y56 VVV registered?
Y56 VVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.
Is Y56 VVV safe to buy?
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