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Y899 WJW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,128 mi
Last recorded181,128 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 WJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 181,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 181,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 171,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

e s p light on

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 171,242 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

e s p light on

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 160,899 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 160,899 miles

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 149,986 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 139,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 139,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 104,194 miles

b.a.s. and e.s.p. light on

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre pressure was low suspect punture

Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

b.a.s. and e.s.p. light on

front wiper blades poor condition

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre pressure was low suspect punture

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,928 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 84,926 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,057 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 70,057 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,210 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 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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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Y899 WJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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