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Y344 UAM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 145,203 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust box section corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 145,203 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust box section corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 135,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust section corroded

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,876 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 127,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

centre exhaust box corroded badly

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,799 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded but not blowing

Light perishing on front brake hases

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

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

Small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Jul 2014 105,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,866 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,832 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,925 miles

Advise coolant hose slightly chaffed rear of the engine area!

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,075 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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Y344 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y344 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 Y344 UAM registered?

Y344 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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