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Y407 UGW

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY407 UGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025

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

Front Disc surface corrosion, both sides

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2024

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2024

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2023
Pass 19 Nov 2022
Fail 19 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021
Pass 20 Nov 2020
Pass 2 Nov 2019

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018
Fail 17 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017
Fail 13 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,729 miles

General underbody component corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,817 miles

Front brake pipes surface cossosion

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pipes surface cossosion

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour emitting white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,085 miles

Bonnet release catch sticking.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet release catch sticking.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,024 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet catch very sticky advise

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,398 miles

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

uable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,398 miles

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

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

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

uable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,593 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,757 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger rusting through

rear washers not working

rear wiper slit

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,767 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 42,767 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,082 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,082 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear reverse light n/w

rear brake's noisey opperation

rear number plate coming apart

rear tyres cracking on tread

unable to check all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,034 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 30,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 22,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y407 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y407 UGW, 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 Y407 UGW registered?

Y407 UGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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