MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
all pads worn
both rear brake pipes rusty
exhaust rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all pads worn
both rear brake pipes rusty
exhaust rusty
Nail in offside rear tyre
bonnet latch starting to stick
nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
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
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
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
nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted on the inner edge
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
both front brake flexi hoses are cracking and perishing
chips in windscreen
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y917 VGN safe to buy?
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