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Y538 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY538 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019

Brake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 51,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Center stop lamp not working

Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Front window screen has slight surfaces scratches

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Fail 2 May 2018 51,198 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Center stop lamp not working

Exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Front window screen has slight surfaces scratches

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 28 Apr 2017

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 46,159 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,976 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust supporting bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,592 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 28,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,366 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 20,249 miles

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

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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Y538 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y538 UGA, 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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Y538 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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