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Y83 XVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 73,951 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 73,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,532 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 53,297 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 53,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,991 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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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Y83 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y83 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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What year was Y83 XVV registered?

Y83 XVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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