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Y927 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,279 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,099 miles

Both rear tyres U/S. O/S/F perished

Pass 8 May 2012 47,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,476 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 47,039 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2009 47,038 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,449 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING / NO PLAY AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,449 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING / NO PLAY AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,610 miles

Advise front brake disc wear.

Advise replace front number plate.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,908 miles

Advise replace front number plate.

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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Y927 VNH 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 Y927 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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What year was Y927 VNH registered?

Y927 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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