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Y729 VFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,477 miles

Both rear shock rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle exhause box outer skin broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 108,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear shock rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Middle exhause box outer skin broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 93,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,454 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

exhaust is corrode

under body is corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,453 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on dash

exhaust is corrode

under body is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,315 miles

All 4 tyres have age related cracking around tread/wall joining areas - advise replacements

Bonnet release cable broken - manual intervention needed to open bonnet

EML light constantly shows when running

Rear seating area loaded limiting seat belt checks

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres needed pumping up. Pressures avg'd 10/12 psi.

All 4 tyres showing age related cracking around tread area join of sidewalls

Bonnet catch/lever broken. Manually opened.

EML light illuminated constantly

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

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to goods on seats.

Topped engine oil level up - 1 ltr

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,631 miles

Enigine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,339 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,687 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,011 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,064 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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Y729 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y729 VFF, 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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Y729 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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