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Y126 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 108,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,091 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,091 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,178 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,702 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,565 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,627 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 25 Feb 2012 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,568 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,522 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,504 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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Y126 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y126 MHU, 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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Y126 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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