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Y376 UOW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 UOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 120,994 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 117,045 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,286 miles

Centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Damping effect of rear shock absorbers poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,994 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 80,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,237 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 53,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 53,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 44,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y376 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y376 UOW, 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 Y376 UOW registered?

Y376 UOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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