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Y143 UEH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 UEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,206 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 143,739 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 133,434 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 133,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,145 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,912 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 119,214 miles

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2011 119,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 113,667 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 106,400 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 106,400 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,418 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,650 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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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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