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Y782 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2017

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 168,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,946 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 152,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,020 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut, but no ply or cord exposed

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Aug 2013 120,843 miles

Both rear arches and the O/S sill just above cover plate are showing early signs of corrosion.

Front axles are starting to exhibit a imblance which falls below 30%.

O/S inner C/V joint covered in engine oil amd the O/S outer is secured with a cable tie.

Side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Both rear arches and the O/S sill just above cover plate are showing early signs of corrosion.

Front axles are starting to exhibit a imblance which falls below 30%.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S inner C/V joint covered in engine oil amd the O/S outer is secured with a cable tie.

Side repeaters slightly discoloured.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,803 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 120,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 116,084 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all four discs corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r jacking pad missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 116,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all four discs corroded

o/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,246 miles

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

under covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 84,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,548 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2008 79,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 66,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

jackin g point rubber missing o/s/r

Fail 12 Jan 2006 55,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 55,232 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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Y782 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y782 WDM, 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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Y782 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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