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Y554 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to rotten and blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,783 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,045 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,045 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,280 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 61,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 61,731 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 57,665 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,886 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,577 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 48,995 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 48,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2007 43,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,999 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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Y554 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y554 UOH, 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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Y554 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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