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Y931 VFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteorated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,676 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,103 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,257 miles

Cracking On Both rear Tyres

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

Off Side Front tyre Worn On Outter Edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,226 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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Y931 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y931 VFF, 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 Y931 VFF registered?

Y931 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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