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Y382 LMA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY382 LMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear passenger seats removed from vehicle at time of test

exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

front sub frame corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis section corroded above rear axle area

outer sill's have full sill covers fitted can not check sill condition

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear passenger seats removed from vehicle at time of test

exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

front sub frame corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis section corroded above rear axle area

outer sill's have full sill covers fitted can not check sill condition

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,213 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges but is raised tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges but is raised tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,558 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses showing fatigue

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

n/s/front tyre app limits 195/50/16v

o/s/rear lower spring cup missing but spring is secure

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to underbody covers

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,443 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

slight noise from steering column unable to fully inspect due to cowling

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to under body trim and covers

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,854 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses outer casing started to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,163 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses outer casing started to crack

nearside and offside rear bottom coil spring mounts outer casing part missing but still secure from inner casing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,273 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses outer casing started to crack

nearside and offside rear coil springs bottom mounts outer casing corroded and split but still secured by inner mount

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006

2 nails in the offside rear tyre

rear wiper split

slight un-even wear to the nearside rear tyre

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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Y382 LMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y382 LMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y382 LMA registered?

Y382 LMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y382 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y382 LMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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