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Y829 WPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,534 mi
Last recorded101,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,872 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,867 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty but ok on test

internal centre brake lamp cover missing

offside rear brake noisy when applied but readings ok

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,745 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty but ok on test

internal centre brake lamp cover missing

offside rear brake noisy when applied but readings ok

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,818 miles

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,673 miles

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

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

full length underbody covers fitted restricted view of various components

o/s front brake hose outer protective sleeve split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,601 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,270 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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Y829 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y829 WPO, 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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Y829 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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