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Y776 LUB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,966 miles

rear silencer touching rear bumper

side skirts fitted obstructing view

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre silencer deteriorated

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

complete under body tray fitted obstructing view

front wipers smeary

off side rear wheel arch corroded

slight movement in near side front rack arm

sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 94,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre silencer deteriorated

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

complete under body tray fitted obstructing view

front wipers smeary

off side rear wheel arch corroded

rear silencer touching rear bumper

side skirts fitted obstructing view

slight movement in near side front rack arm

sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,090 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,712 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,709 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,497 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front rack end

Fail 5 Aug 2011 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front rack end

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,485 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,363 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,010 miles

nsr light interacting

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,126 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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Y776 LUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y776 LUB, 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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Y776 LUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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