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Y161 DWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,420 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 68,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked coil spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,888 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,203 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wipers juddering slightly

engine fault warning light on

offside rear suspension coil spring, lower rubber sleeve missing but spring is secure

Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,200 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wipers juddering slightly

engine fault warning light on

offside rear suspension coil spring, lower rubber sleeve missing but spring is secure

Pass 30 May 2014 57,130 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,264 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on outer edges and the offside is cracking between the treads.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,673 miles

deep cracks in offside rear tyre, almost down to canvas

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,759 miles

cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2007 43,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 43,521 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 40,683 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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Y161 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y161 DWP, 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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Y161 DWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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