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Y733 WCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,727 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,555 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 34,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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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Y733 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y733 WCE, 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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Y733 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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