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Y701 WVA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 130,608 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 120,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 116,564 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear silencer deteriorated not enough to fail

Fail 21 Apr 2012 116,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 105,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,925 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,925 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise on near side rear wheel

off side rear tyre worn badly on edge advice replaced

rear no plate discoloured advice replaced

Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,319 miles

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

noise on near side rear wheel

off side rear tyre worn badly on edge advice replaced

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate discoloured advice replaced

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre has been super glued on side wall damaged susect maybe down to cords unable to check

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,146 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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Y701 WVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y701 WVA, 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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Y701 WVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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