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Y921 VLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,775 mi
Last recorded60,775 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,775 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,306 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,029 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 48,029 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,225 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 45,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,277 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2011 33,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,642 miles

front wiper's slightly smearing & rear wiper broken

Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,640 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

front wiper's slightly smearing & rear wiper broken

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,332 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 19,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,594 miles

front pads

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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Y921 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y921 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.

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Y921 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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