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Y935 WBL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,989 miles

engine management light on

engine,floor & sill covers fitted

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,665 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished slightly DOT codes nsr: 0110 osr: 0310

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 4610 - ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

TYRE SIZE: 195/50R15V

car wet for inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,665 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished slightly DOT codes nsr: 0110 osr: 0310

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) & tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 4610 - ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

TYRE SIZE: 195/50R15V

car wet for inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,219 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

both sides rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front brake discs are slightly warped

steering notchy

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

esp lamp on

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 87,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

esp lamp on

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 84,208 miles

chunk out of near side front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,174 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,378 miles

Slight damage to N/S front tyre in sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damage to N/S front tyre in sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,088 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 70,088 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,777 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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Y935 WBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y935 WBL, 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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Y935 WBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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