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Y383 WKK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 WKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 108,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 92,360 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,189 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 85,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,416 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 29 May 2009 78,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 72,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,956 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 55,461 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to mishapen

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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Y383 WKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y383 WKK, 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 Y383 WKK registered?

Y383 WKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y383 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 WKK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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