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Y917 VGN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all pads worn

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,163 miles

all pads worn

both rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 91,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all pads worn

both rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet latch starting to stick

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,940 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

o.s.r tyre worn uneven

Fail 16 Jul 2012 79,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

o.s.r tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake disc's in poor condition

uneven tyre wear nearside rear

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,976 miles

both front brake flexi hoses are cracking and perishing

chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Aug 2008 53,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,905 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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Y917 VGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y917 VGN, 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 Y917 VGN registered?

Y917 VGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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