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Y532 UNS

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,302 mi
Last recorded101,302 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 101,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 96,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 85,068 miles

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

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

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

e.m.l on

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2015 78,992 miles

Eml on.

Nsr trailing arm has slight play.

Osf and nsf brake flexi pipes deteriorating.

Osr tyre at 3 mm, outer radial groove.

Side repeaters slightly white.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 78,992 miles

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

Eml on.

Nsr trailing arm has slight play.

Osf and nsf brake flexi pipes deteriorating.

Osr tyre at 3 mm, outer radial groove.

Side repeaters slightly white.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 73,730 miles

Osf and nsf brake flexi pipes have suface crakes.

Osf and nsf brake pipes to flexi pipes corroding.

Osf and nsf tyres wearing on outer edges.

eml on.

Fail 16 May 2014 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Osf and nsf brake flexi pipes have suface crakes.

Osf and nsf brake pipes to flexi pipes corroding.

Osf and nsf tyres wearing on outer edges.

eml on.

Pass 17 May 2013 68,326 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 68,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 62,637 miles

Mixed Speed Rated Tyres on Rear Axle

Fail 14 May 2012 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Mixed Speed Rated Tyres on Rear Axle

Pass 18 May 2011 56,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,082 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 490,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,265 miles

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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Y532 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y532 UNS, 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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Y532 UNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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