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Y919 HVH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY919 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 57,961 miles

nearside front shocker top sticking slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps just in aim

nearside front tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps just in aim

nearside front tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,923 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 42,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise on steering

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,413 miles

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

slight noise on steering column

Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise on steering

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,931 miles

noise on steering

Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

noise on steering

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,007 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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Y919 HVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y919 HVH, 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 Y919 HVH registered?

Y919 HVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y919 HVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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