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Y731 HUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,624 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2012 110,624 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,155 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 105,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,917 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,980 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 89,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear no plate starting to fade

slight noise in steering column

small chip in front screen

Fail 27 Jul 2007 76,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate starting to fade

slight noise in steering column

small chip in front screen

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,267 miles

all 4 tyres tread 4mm

both rear tyres starting to crack with age

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

small marks in rear No plate

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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Y731 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y731 HUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y731 HUD?

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What year was Y731 HUD registered?

Y731 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y731 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 HUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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