MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BAS light on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
BAS light on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
bas/esp light on
engine management light on
front discs in poor condition
o/s front tyre tread low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bas/esp light on
engine management light on
front discs in poor condition
front pads getting low
o/s front tyre tread low
both front flexi hoses perished
front discs corroded
offisde front wheel has slight damage
offside front wheel damaged
offside rear bumper has damage
rear silencer poor condition
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front flexi hoses perished
front discs corroded
offisde front wheel has slight damage
offside front wheel damaged
offside rear bumper has damage
rear silencer poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise steering rack has slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
unertrays fitted throughout the length of underside of vehicle restricting view of areas available for inspection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y886 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y886 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 Y886 VNH registered?
Y886 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is Y886 VNH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y886 VNH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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