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Y914 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,494 mi
Last recorded116,494 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,494 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 110,032 miles

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SKIRTS

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

Fail 7 May 2014 102,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 92,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 92,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 87,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust support not in good condition

srs warning light on

Pass 26 May 2011 83,549 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front direction indicator getting discoloured

rear exhaust mounting not fixed

Pass 26 May 2010 74,323 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 May 2010 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge and perished

Pass 22 May 2009 65,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

screen washers require clearing/ re- aligning

service light on dash

Fail 18 May 2009 65,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

screen washers require clearing/ re- aligning

service light on dash

Pass 28 May 2008 59,539 miles

o/s miiror glass broken

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 52,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,372 miles

700 miles to service

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

headlamp switch- difficult to select dipped beam- †advise replacement

n/s/f tyre wall and wheel rim damaged

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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Y914 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y914 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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Y914 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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