MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r child seat preventing full inspection of seatbelt
rear exhaust box deteriorated
slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges
slight corrosion front subframe
vehicle has undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r child seat preventing full inspection of seatbelt
rear exhaust box deteriorated
slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges
slight corrosion front subframe
vehicle has undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust slightly deteriorated
both rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack
rear exhaust box deteriorated
both rear tyre side walls slightly perished
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyre side walls slightly perished
rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated
both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls
n/s/f windscreen cracked outside swept area
n/s/f wiper blade starting to split
rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls
n/s/f windscreen cracked outside swept area
n/s/f wiper blade starting to split
rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y143 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y143 UEH, 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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Y143 UEH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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