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Y749 WGH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 WGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking showing signs of deterioration

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,788 miles

EML shows a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML shows a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,376 miles

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

EML light on.

Headlamp aim slightly incorrect.

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

Nearside front tyres cracking. (195 50 15)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,713 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,699 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight knock from n/s front when bounced

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,248 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,307 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,980 miles

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

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

advise rear brake bind slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,612 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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Y749 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y749 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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Y749 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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