CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y185 OWO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 OWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,652 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,111 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,875 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,835 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,477 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,728 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 70,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,220 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y185 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y185 OWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y185 OWO?

You can check the full history of Y185 OWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y185 OWO registered?

Y185 OWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y185 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 OWO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y185 OWO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y185 OWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.