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Y843 MWL

2001 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,554 mi
Last recorded13,554 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Unknown132,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 MWL
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 13,554 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 13,507 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 13,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both starting to split n/s and o/s (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 12,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

diff pinion leaking

n/s wide angle mirror missing

slight surface corrosion

various tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2024 12,538 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim off the rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wide angle mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 11,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osr inner tyre over ten years old

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear outer tyres cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2021 40,440 miles

Braking system leaking park brake valve. (1.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear outer tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2019 33,161 miles

Air intake filter box damaged

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear outer tyres have age related cracking

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to open fuel cap to inspect seal. no visible fuel leaks found

Fail 13 May 2019 33,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Air intake filter box damaged

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear outer tyres have age related cracking

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to open fuel cap to inspect seal. no visible fuel leaks found

Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 1,235 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure wiring insecure rear of gear box (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer is cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working step indicator inop (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users water tank holder bolts missing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure control panel insecure cable tied to rear spring (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Speed limiter tamperproof device defective (6.5.B.4)

Nearside Front discs braking surface 50% discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer side wall splitting

Nearside Rear discs braking surface 50% discs in poor condition

Offside Front discs braking surface 50% discs in poor condition

Offside Rear discs braking surface 50% discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,120 miles

offside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 13 Jul 2016 1,054 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed under body nearside (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and offside (1.8)

offside wiper blade split on ends

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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Y843 MWL is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 132,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y843 MWL is a 2001 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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