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Y524 WFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,860 miles

SRS light on,EML light on.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,027 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SRS warning light on.... offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (just legal)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,027 miles

SRS warning light on.... offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (just legal)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,309 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,976 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 25,976 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y524 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y524 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.

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What year was Y524 WFF registered?

Y524 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y524 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 WFF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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