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Y82 XVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill has corrosion but unable to inspect due to plastic covers fitted. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear exhaust mount snapped but system is adequately supported by remaining mounts.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 106,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill has corrosion but unable to inspect due to plastic covers fitted. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear exhaust mount snapped but system is adequately supported by remaining mounts.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,208 miles

engine light on

exhaust mount deteriorated

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,207 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust mount deteriorated

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,912 miles

both rear handbrake cables outer sleves deteriourated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,848 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear handbrake cables outer sleves deteriourated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,346 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre valve deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 76,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust bracket broken off

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre valve deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 68,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust mount deteriorated

n/s/r tyes valve stem deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,579 miles

Approx 3mm left on front tyres

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,031 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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Y82 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y82 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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Y82 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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