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Y853 VLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,485 mi
Last recorded122,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 122,485 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all pads worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 103,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes rusty

front pads 1/2 worn

o/s/r s/abs damp

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,465 miles

brake pipes rusty

front pads 1/2 worn

o/s/r s/abs damp

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,993 miles

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

SRS warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,993 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SRS warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,715 miles

Engine management light on

SRS light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,633 miles

engine management light on

nearside & offside rear spring lower retaining caps very corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

some wear evident in steering rack

srs light on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,461 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light staying on

o/s/r wheel rim slight dent on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,954 miles

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

chips in windscreen.

slight corrosion on inner edges of both front brake discs. †

slight rear bake judder.

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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Y853 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y853 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 Y853 VLK registered?

Y853 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y853 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 VLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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