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Y748 WGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,109 mi
Last recorded108,109 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 WGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 108,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,603 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,689 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,434 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 60,434 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 56,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 49,512 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 49,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,275 miles

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

front brake discs worn and scored.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,951 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,107 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 28,326 miles

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

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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Y748 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y748 WGH, 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 Y748 WGH registered?

Y748 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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