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Y875 VGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,864 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,772 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,136 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,016 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge. †o/s/f tread low outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,424 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2006 29,414 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges

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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Y875 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y875 VGC, 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 Y875 VGC registered?

Y875 VGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y875 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 VGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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