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Y886 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 148,083 miles

BAS light on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 147,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,475 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,183 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,183 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,340 miles

bas/esp light on

engine management light on

front discs in poor condition

o/s front tyre tread low

Fail 22 Jun 2011 119,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,486 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 110,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 102,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 85,519 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 78,176 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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