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Y879 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,073 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,727 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 45,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,685 miles

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

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

Offside 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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Y879 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y879 VNH, 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 Y879 VNH registered?

Y879 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y879 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 VNH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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