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Y781 HUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,093 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

Nearside Rear light damage

Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2015 75,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,574 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,342 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,349 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,769 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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Y781 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y781 HUM, 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 Y781 HUM registered?

Y781 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y781 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 HUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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