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Y899 WGO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,855 mi
Last recorded60,855 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,855 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,852 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,342 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front door mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,400 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,041 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,722 miles

The near side front plastic door trim has become loose,

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,423 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 20,450 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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Y899 WGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y899 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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Y899 WGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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