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Y548 UUJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY548 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017

centre exhaust deteriorated slightly

under trays fitted

EML on

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

boot hinge insecure slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

boot hinge insecure slightly

centre exhaust deteriorated slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2016 63,353 miles

engine management light on

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

exhaust silencer box slightly corroded

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

EML light on?

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,751 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,808 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,733 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 34,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 31,252 miles

1- n/s/r tyre inside wall split 2- o/s/r tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,252 miles

1- n/s/r tyre inside wall split 2- o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,779 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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Y548 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y548 UUJ, 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 Y548 UUJ registered?

Y548 UUJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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