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Y683 EUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,382 mi
Last recorded75,382 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 72,154 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.Both rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust has slight surface rust & both front brake hoses slightly worn.

Pass 28 May 2011 60,063 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,533 miles

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

Nearside roll bar link dust cover split

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

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

Offside front roll bar link dust cover split.

Pass 22 May 2009 50,765 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 50,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,378 miles

much of underside of vehicle inaccessible due to plastic covers.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 27,583 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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Y683 EUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y683 EUM, 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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Y683 EUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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