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Y776 EBW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,860 mi
Last recorded123,860 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 123,860 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,860 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 120,695 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged/flat driven

Pass 23 Mar 2013 117,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 113,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,825 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 89,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,179 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 52,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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Y776 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y776 EBW, 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 Y776 EBW registered?

Y776 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y776 EBW safe to buy?

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