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Y395 WPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,103 mi
Last recorded111,103 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY395 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,450 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,655 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 86,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,880 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,880 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,390 miles

slight play both inner track rods

Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play both inner track rods

Pass 3 Jan 2011 78,549 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2011 78,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,997 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 71,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,075 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,713 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,278 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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Y395 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y395 WPO, 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 Y395 WPO registered?

Y395 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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