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Y784 HUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,768 mi
Last recorded109,768 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,768 miles

temp light on dash

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.2.1d)

both front springs corroded

eml stays on

nsf trackrod end

scuffs all around body

Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view both damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.2.1d)

both front springs corroded

eml stays on

nsf trackrod end

scuffs all around body

temp light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,008 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,641 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

under vehicle not fully checked under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

under vehicle not fully checked under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,233 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,342 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 39,001 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls crackled to excess †

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,266 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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Y784 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 Y784 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 Y784 HUM registered?

Y784 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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