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Y668 WGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,430 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 81,384 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,264 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,757 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,563 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 41,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,775 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 39,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 36,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,892 miles

could not carry out a complete inspection of the underside of the vehicle due to shield

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,931 miles

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

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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Y668 WGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y668 WGJ, 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 Y668 WGJ registered?

Y668 WGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y668 WGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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