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Y759 WCE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 84,408 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 78,440 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,532 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

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

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

n/s inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,532 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,987 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,929 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 44,887 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,728 miles

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

front suspension struts rusty

o/s f subframe rusty and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,375 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,870 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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Y759 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y759 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 Y759 WCE registered?

Y759 WCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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