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Y729 URP

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 188,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long handbrake travel,brake discs wearing,slight play in steering+knocking noise,f/tyres wearing on edges+getting low on tread,rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 183,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 166,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 151,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 138,193 miles

plastic cover sills and undertray fitted (offside of undertray not fitted correctly)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 138,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic cover sills and undertray fitted (offside of undertray not fitted correctly)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 138,186 miles

chip to windscreen

plastic outer cover sills and undertray fitted (offside of undertray not fitted correctly)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 110,526 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 90,523 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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Y729 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y729 URP, 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 Y729 URP registered?

Y729 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y729 URP safe to buy?

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