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Y713 UBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 124,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 124,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 121,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,906 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play middle uj has play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,473 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,929 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2014 91,160 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,883 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front discs are corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2012 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front discs are corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 74,294 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 74,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 68,354 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack both rear chassis rails slightly corroded nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,976 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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Y713 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y713 UBY, 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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Y713 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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