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Y256 HWC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 HWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,237 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,353 miles

Front suspension noisey over bumps

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front suspension noisey over bumps

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,462 miles

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear disc rusted

eml light on

Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer sheild corrored

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

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

Offside Rear light len repaired with tape

Fail 12 Nov 2020 82,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust outer sheild corrored

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

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

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

Offside Rear light len repaired with tape

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 79,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer plastic trim panel damaged

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer plastic trim panel damaged

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,186 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 70,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,011 miles

CHILD SEAT AT REAR

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,011 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CHILD SEAT AT REAR

EML LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,110 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,563 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU LIGHT ON

O/S/R LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ECU LIGHT ON

O/S/R LENS DAMAGED

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ECU LIGHT ON

o/s/r lens is cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ECU LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/r lens is cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,423 miles

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

both rear tyres, are cracking

front and rear number plates delaminating

offside rear light cluster broken

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,318 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 33,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y256 HWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y256 HWC, 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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Y256 HWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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