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Y853 WGF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,452 mi
Last recorded79,452 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

EML light is on

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

Nearside Front Inner track rod joint is worn

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Inner track rod joint is worn

Offside Front brake disc corrded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in lower steering column joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,446 miles

(EML)Engine warning light is on

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

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

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

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,086 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,086 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,236 miles

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

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

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,236 miles

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,618 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 48,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,317 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 27,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,618 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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Y853 WGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y853 WGF, 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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Y853 WGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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