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Y913 VLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY913 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,985 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 86,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 77,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 70,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 65,791 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear coil spring lower isolating cups corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,489 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,207 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,499 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks appearing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,077 miles

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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Y913 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y913 VLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y913 VLD registered?

Y913 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y913 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y913 VLD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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