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Y659 WFF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,200 mi
Last recorded155,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 155,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,013 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 152,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,768 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,591 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering shaft splines.n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.top strut bearings noisey.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,327 miles

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

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

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

front left/right tyres wearing on inner ad outre edges keep eye !

rear left/right tyres wearing unevenly and badly ceacked keep eye !

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,733 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades are slightly torn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

There is a slight knock to be herd when turning the steering wheel from side to side

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,353 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,797 miles

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

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

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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Y659 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y659 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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Y659 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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