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Y756 WRP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,963 miles

Engine Management light on dash

N/S/R has a baby seat. Seat belt not checked

N/S/R wheel slightly bent

SRS Light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2008 65,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Management light on dash

N/S/F Tyre very low on the legal limit (1.6mm)

N/S/R has a baby seat. Seat belt not checked

N/S/R tyre worn and cracked

N/S/R wheel slightly bent

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre on the legal limit (1.6mm)

O/S/R tyre very worn also cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS Light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,482 miles

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

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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Y756 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y756 WRP, 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 Y756 WRP registered?

Y756 WRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y756 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 WRP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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