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Y595 VJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 VJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,584 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,682 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,618 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,802 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 36,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,595 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 27,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,267 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 23,658 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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Y595 VJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y595 VJW, 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 Y595 VJW registered?

Y595 VJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y595 VJW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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