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Y757 WCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,415 mi
Last recorded53,415 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,415 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 53,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 41,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,627 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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Y757 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y757 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 Y757 WCE registered?

Y757 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y757 WCE safe to buy?

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