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Y993 EWP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 EWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,472 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

slight knock from steering colunm

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,732 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

slight knock from steering colunm area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,220 miles

centre silencer deteriorating

slight play and knock from steering column UJ

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorating

slight play and knock from steering column UJ

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,170 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

n/s/r suspension spring bottom spring cushion missing

rear silencer deteriorating

slight knock from steering column

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,384 miles

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

n/s/r coil spring cushion missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,228 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 132,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 57,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 31,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 19,306 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 EWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWP, 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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Y993 EWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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