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Y124 ECW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jun 2015 105,159 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,361 miles

small cracks front flexy hoses

tyre damage n/s/f outer wall

Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,788 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,045 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 37,681 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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Y124 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y124 ECW, 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 Y124 ECW registered?

Y124 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y124 ECW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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