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W986 EPU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationW986 EPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 180,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 180,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 153,528 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

inner wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 11 Sep 2006 126,099 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W986 EPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W986 EPU, 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 W986 EPU registered?

W986 EPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is W986 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W986 EPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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