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Y578 UGA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,659 mi
Last recorded128,659 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,659 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 128,659 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 112,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 112,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,339 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Sep 2006 93,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front 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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Y578 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y578 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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What year was Y578 UGA registered?

Y578 UGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y578 UGA safe to buy?

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