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Y87 WHE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,834 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged rubber shrouds on both front hoses split (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion in pipes to front & rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both rear outer buckle shrouds miising (5.2.2a)

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

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

body work poor

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,834 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged rubber shrouds on both front hoses split (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion in pipes to front & rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both rear outer buckle shrouds miising (5.2.2a)

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

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

body work poor

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork poor

exhaust deteriorating

outer rear seat belt buckle shrouds missing

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork poor

exhaust deteriorating

outer rear seat belt buckle shrouds missing

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear and o/s rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear and o/s rear seat belt buckle cover missing

o/s front inner wall perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,939 miles

Center exhaust outer skin corroded

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,259 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 85,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,928 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front brake pipe covered in grease unable to fully test

Fail 22 Mar 2011 81,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 66,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,815 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,353 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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Y87 WHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y87 WHE, 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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What year was Y87 WHE registered?

Y87 WHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y87 WHE safe to buy?

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