2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · Y978 ANH
2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 95,269 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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Y978 ANH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 95,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y978 ANH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Y978 ANH) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y978 ANH Mileage History
- 16/12/202193,021 mi
- 16/12/202193,023 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/202295,264 mi+2,241 mi
- 21/12/202295,269 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,219 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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