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Y706 KUG

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,087 mi
Last recorded111,087 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,087 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,470 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine oil emullsified advise further inspection

nearside non obligatory mirror not providing view to rear

slight corrosion front subframe

Fail 2 Mar 2013 99,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,950 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Brake fluid needs changing

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

SRS lamp on

Steering top bush clicking

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge

o/s rear jacking point missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 94,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Brake fluid needs changing

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Steering top bush clicking

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge

o/s rear jacking point missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,141 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn out

SRS air bag light on

Slight knock from steering wheel area UNABLE TO TRACE

Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,140 miles

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

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

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn out

SRS air bag light on

Slight knock from steering wheel area UNABLE TO TRACE

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,875 miles

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

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 22 Feb 2010 85,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,886 miles

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

both rear spring lower cups deteriating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 69,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 69,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,666 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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Y706 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y706 KUG, 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 Y706 KUG registered?

Y706 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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