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Y662 VGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,556 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undersheild fitted

veihcle tested in wet condtions

Fail 19 Feb 2018 87,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undersheild fitted

veihcle tested in wet condtions

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,868 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,878 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

slight play/noise from upper steering column u/j

Fail 20 Feb 2016 66,878 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

slight play/noise from upper steering column u/j

Fail 19 Feb 2015 58,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,760 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,658 miles

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

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

body damage n/s/r

Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Near side rear body damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,395 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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Y662 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y662 VGC, 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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Y662 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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