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Y404 UTR

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 UTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 171,933 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 169,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 159,435 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

underbody and chassis corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2012 146,375 miles

rear brake discs corroding

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front brake discs inner face corroding

front crossmember and suspension components corroding

light scratch on windscreen

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 138,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres approaching legal tread depth

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 29 Jun 2010 138,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres approaching legal tread depth

exhaust silencer heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 106,228 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,119 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2006 81,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate deteriorating

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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Y404 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y404 UTR, 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 Y404 UTR registered?

Y404 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y404 UTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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