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Y466 UKE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY466 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 70,042 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side rear tyre cut on treads

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in the steering

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side rear tyre cut on treads

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in the steering

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,119 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 30,241 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,760 miles

both sides rear tyres [inner ]treads slightly worn unevenly????/2-4mm

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,077 miles

road tax should be displayed near side lower screen area.?? †off side rear tyre tread worn slightly unevenly/inner edge area??? †near side front tyre tread deep cut [no cords exposed today]close too limits.

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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Y466 UKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y466 UKE, 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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Y466 UKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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