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M8 UMA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,765 mi
Last recorded25,765 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 25,765 miles

offside front door damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,105 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,469 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 20,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 20,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,098 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,258 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 15,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,951 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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M8 UMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 UMA, 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 M8 UMA registered?

M8 UMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is M8 UMA safe to buy?

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