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Y745 WCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 117,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front rubber brake hose at caliper slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2018 96,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 96,301 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 96,296 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,461 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 May 2016 93,457 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

EML light on

Fail 12 May 2015 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 86,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,981 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,878 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,878 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,957 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 55,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,930 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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Y745 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y745 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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What year was Y745 WCE registered?

Y745 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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