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Y936 VOE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,539 mi
Last recorded101,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 VOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 101,539 miles

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,817 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 83,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,358 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 66,679 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 66,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 61,157 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,779 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 54,779 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 50,509 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

srs light stay on

Fail 9 May 2012 45,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

srs light stay on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,786 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

reversing light on constantly

Pass 6 May 2010 37,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 29,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,769 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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Y936 VOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y936 VOE, 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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Y936 VOE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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