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Y847 VLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,548 mi
Last recorded129,548 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 May 2020 129,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 126,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 114,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,137 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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Y847 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y847 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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What year was Y847 VLK registered?

Y847 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y847 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y847 VLK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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