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R8 WCA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025
Pass 3 Dec 2024
Pass 30 Nov 2023
Pass 1 Nov 2022
Pass 3 Nov 2021
Pass 15 Oct 2020
Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,834 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,040 miles

Front n/s flexy brake hose cracking

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front n/s flexy brake hose cracking

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,201 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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R8 WCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R8 WCA, 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 R8 WCA registered?

R8 WCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is R8 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 WCA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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