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Y581 UOH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 100,427 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)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,360 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 7,211 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

unable to check all rear seat belts

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,771 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,677 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,716 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 66,564 miles

rear exh mtg broken

Pass 31 Dec 2011 54,802 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,612 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,072 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,418 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. †front brake hoses slighly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,720 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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Y581 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 Y581 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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Y581 UOH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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