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Y224 WEW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 111,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 111,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 97,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 52,671 miles

body damage

small exhaust blow from joint

washers poor

Fail 19 May 2010 52,671 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

body damage

small exhaust blow from joint

washers poor

Pass 15 May 2009 33,771 miles

head light stalk looes will need replacing

Pass 8 May 2008 20,965 miles

both rear tyres 3+mm

Fail 8 May 2008 20,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 3+mm

Pass 15 May 2007 19,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 19,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 17,363 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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Y224 WEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y224 WEW, 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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Y224 WEW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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