CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y736 HUD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,317 mi
Last recorded95,317 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,317 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 95,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted and items on back seat

removed items before test

spare wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine pulley/bearing noise on engine

Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,348 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 67,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,479 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,010 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,690 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 May 2007 29,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,316 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 24,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 17,064 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y736 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y736 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 Y736 HUD?

You can check the full history of Y736 HUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y736 HUD registered?

Y736 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y736 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y736 HUD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y736 HUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y736 HUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.