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Y48 UOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,054 mi
Last recorded75,054 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,054 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,833 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 66,151 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre has cuts but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Feb 2012 66,151 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre has cuts but not exposing cords

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,987 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 61,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,801 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 49,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,287 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,212 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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Y48 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y48 UOJ, 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 Y48 UOJ registered?

Y48 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y48 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 UOJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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