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Y835 VLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 112,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

seepage o/s/f inner c.v gaiter

surface corrosion both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Aug 2020 108,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

seepage o/s/f inner c.v gaiter

surface corrosion both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,731 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 104,731 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,355 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 92,887 miles

rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,719 miles

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

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

rear metal brakes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,376 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front brake pads worn

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2009 73,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake hoses deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,792 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,574 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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Y835 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y835 VLK, 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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Y835 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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