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Y161 WGC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 73,660 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 73,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 71,590 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 71,590 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 68,792 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

advise o/s front headlamp unit slightly loose

advise underbody corrosion in general

Pass 5 Feb 2023 64,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,397 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,803 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,124 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 37,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,173 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 11,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,755 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 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y161 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 WGC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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