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Y944 WBL

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 WBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,020 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 87,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,221 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 82,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,773 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,699 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,402 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,257 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,932 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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Y944 WBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y944 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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What year was Y944 WBL registered?

Y944 WBL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y944 WBL safe to buy?

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