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Y788 WGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 34,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,421 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 30,421 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 30,396 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake pads sensor wire insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 28,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking under plastic covers (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2016 28,547 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front tyre shoulder worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body cover fitted preventing inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,924 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,917 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 19,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,880 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 19,390 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 19,390 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,290 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,544 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 16,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 16,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,842 miles

nearside rear tyre tread perished / cracked

offside rear tyre tread perished / cracked

nearside front tyre tread perished / cracked

offside front tyre tread perished / cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,842 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished / cracked

offside rear tyre tread perished / cracked

nearside front tyre tread perished / cracked

offside front tyre tread perished / cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,527 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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Y788 WGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y788 WGA, 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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Y788 WGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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