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Y232 WAW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,250 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 77,247 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,796 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,219 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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Y232 WAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y232 WAW, 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 Y232 WAW registered?

Y232 WAW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y232 WAW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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