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Y138 UAM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,795 miles

Boot lid insecure boot catch faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp broken sharp edges (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

plastic covers underside and over sills

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 106,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic covers fitted underside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (195 50 15 82v) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic covers fitted underside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,928 miles

Exhaust corroded around the box and mounting bracket

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,686 miles

front brake hoses cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,692 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,679 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,286 miles

nearside rear shock absorber lower metal cup missing

Fail 20 Jun 2007 47,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear shock absorber lower metal cup missing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,668 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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Y138 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y138 UAM, 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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Y138 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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