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Y779 UGX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,601 mi
Last recorded181,601 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 181,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 167,548 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe shows some corrosion

Oil leak ()

some play within steering coloum

Fail 5 May 2017 167,546 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe shows some corrosion

Oil leak ()

some play within steering coloum

Pass 7 May 2016 156,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,119 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring lower rubber mount missing

offside rear coil spring lower rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2015 145,101 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring lower rubber mount missing

offside rear coil spring lower rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 May 2014 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 108,999 miles

4 tyre's required very soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 108,721 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

4 tyre's required very soon

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,605 miles

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)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,078 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,078 miles

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

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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Y779 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y779 UGX, 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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Y779 UGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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