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Y521 WFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,849 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear jacking mount rubber missing

offside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn).

offside rear tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear jacking mount rubber missing

offside front tyre on limit (inner edge worn).

offside rear tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 68,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,294 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 42,294 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y521 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y521 WFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y521 WFF registered?

Y521 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y521 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 WFF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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