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Y997 WOF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,548 mi
Last recorded46,548 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 40,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,828 miles

lower plastic covers on floor and sills mean it is difficult to see some testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,660 miles

o/s and n/s rear spring locating caps and rubbers corroded/worn

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,039 miles

both repeaters slightly discoloured

n/s rear tyre outer wall slightly worn and has cracking in tread

o/s wiper blade needs attention

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 32,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 30,551 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 28,864 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 26,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 22,355 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 20,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 20,061 miles

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

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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Y997 WOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y997 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y997 WOF registered?

Y997 WOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y997 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 WOF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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