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Y617 UGP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,291 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring at lower end broken away spring still secure.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has a cut on the wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,435 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on the wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,302 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,946 miles

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

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

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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Y617 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y617 UGP, 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 Y617 UGP registered?

Y617 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y617 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 UGP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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