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Y887 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 86,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,015 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor is held in via a zip tie. (1.6 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor is held in via a zip tie. (1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Exhaust box is deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2023 85,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 85,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,977 miles

Nearside Rear Door Panel is damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,671 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2019 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,214 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 67,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,637 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,984 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres inner wall cuts within the limit.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,531 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,489 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 43,489 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 43,215 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 43,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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Y887 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 Y887 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 Y887 VNH registered?

Y887 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y887 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y887 VNH shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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