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Y898 WGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,584 mi
Last recorded37,584 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,584 miles

cutr in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cutr in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 30,941 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y898 WGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y898 WGO, 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 Y898 WGO registered?

Y898 WGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y898 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y898 WGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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