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Y993 BWN

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 107,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,757 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

gaurds & shields covering some prescribed areas

some rust areas on rear chassi (axle area )

Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

gaurds & shields covering some prescribed areas

some rust areas on rear chassi (axle area )

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,074 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear thin an unevenly worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,074 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear thin an unevenly worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,899 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall not down to cordes but i cant fail mot but idont like it

Fail 23 Jul 2007 13,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut on inside wall not down to cordes but i cant fail mot but idont like it

Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,864 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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Y993 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y993 BWN, 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 Y993 BWN registered?

Y993 BWN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y993 BWN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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