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Y684 VGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,830 mi
Last recorded82,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 VGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe to flexi tighten up and recheck seems ok no leaks at recheck (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,310 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,118 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear coil springs, lower mounting/location cups deteriorated.

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

headlamp main/dip switch, intermittant fault.

n/s/f bump stop not located correctly.

n/s/f road wheel outer rim damaged

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r jacking point pad missing

scratches front screen

wear, both front brake discs.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear coil springs, lower mounting/location cups deteriorated.

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

headlamp main/dip switch, intermittant fault.

n/s/f bump stop not located correctly.

n/s/f road wheel outer rim damaged

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge

o/s/r jacking point pad missing

scratches front screen

wear, both front brake discs.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 31,889 miles

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

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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Y684 VGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 Y684 VGH, 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 Y684 VGH registered?

Y684 VGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y684 VGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y684 VGH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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