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Y412 UKU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,206 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,206 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

two nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jul 2009 82,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,537 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge,aim on max low position.

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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Y412 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y412 UKU, 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 Y412 UKU registered?

Y412 UKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y412 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y412 UKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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