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Y129 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,301 mi
Last recorded116,301 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 116,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 110,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,373 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorber mounting points slighty corroded

nsf inner track rod slight play

pas reservoir slight seepage

slight knocking from steering when turned

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,373 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbe mounting points slightly corroded

nsf inner track rod slight play

pas reservoir slight seepage

slight knocking from steering when turned

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking pad missing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,023 miles

OSR Jacking point pad missing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

OSR Jacking point pad missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,805 miles

Front discs worn and pads may be low // undertrays fitted - many areas not visible // rear tyres perished and n/s/r near limit

Knocking noise from steering - recommend investigation

front brake hoses heavily perished // n/s/f tyre wprn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,573 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever cover loose

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,678 miles

Slight knocking from steering column lower joint

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,443 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,841 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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Y129 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y129 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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Y129 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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