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Y81 XVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 77,641 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 77,641 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,028 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,519 miles

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

corrosion, both rear brake pipes.

n/s/r jacking point pad missing.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,965 miles

ESP light on dash

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,965 miles

ESP light on dash

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,207 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake hoses slight cracking

both front tyres wearing bold inner edges

n.s.f. outer brake pad wearing low and uneven to o.s.f.

n.s.f. underside of subframe slight fractured

o.s.r. tyre wearing low inner edge

rear registration plate slight faded

Fail 3 May 2010 52,207 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake hoses slight cracking

both front tyres wearing bold inner edges

n.s.f. outer brake pad wearing low and uneven to o.s.f.

n.s.f. underside of subframe slight fractured

o.s.r. tyre wearing low inner edge

rear registration plate slight faded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,425 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 43,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,671 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y81 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y81 XVV, 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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Y81 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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