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Y889 WJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 WJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,286 miles

1.surface corrosion of both rear brake pipes 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,701 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,122 miles

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

Offside front fog light is aimed too high.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,396 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 76,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,924 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,607 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,111 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,619 miles

under body engine tray fitted at time of test

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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Y889 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 Y889 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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What year was Y889 WJW registered?

Y889 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y889 WJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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