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Y334 UAM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S/F wearing faster then N/S/F (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also deformed and worn on the inner and outer edge, tracking needed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped, STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 97,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EPS Light illuminated.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust system silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child seat present impeding seat belt inspection.

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,303 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is low and perishing on tread

offside rear tyre tread is low and perishing on tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 84,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,873 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,765 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,776 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,460 miles

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

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2005 39,711 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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Y334 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y334 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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What year was Y334 UAM registered?

Y334 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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