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Y803 WNV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,018 mi
Last recorded114,018 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY803 WNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 114,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,972 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,689 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,583 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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Y803 WNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y803 WNV, 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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Y803 WNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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