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Y861 WJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

246,501 mi
Last recorded246,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 WJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 246,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 246,497 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 240,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 240,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on edge's

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 232,717 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 224,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 224,803 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 210,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 210,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 192,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 192,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 172,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 163,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/rear seat belt stalk cover missing within mot guildline

o/s/f door damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 153,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 151,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 132,830 miles

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside mirror incomplete/missing, recommend replace.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 132,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside mirror incomplete/missing, recommend replace.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 108,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s/f tyre inside sidewall cracked around circumference no cording visible at time of test advise replacement

Fail 28 Jun 2007 85,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r seatbelt buckle cover missing

o/s/f tyre inside sidewall cracked no cording visible at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2007 85,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre becoming low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre, signs of uneven wear.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,107 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,107 miles

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

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

bonnet catch needs sorting it does not like locking

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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Y861 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y861 WJW, 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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Y861 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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