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Y807 UOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,521 mi
Last recorded74,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f 195/50/15-v tyre close to limit

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,521 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f 195/50/15-v tyre close to limit

n/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both n/s and o/s rear springs corroded

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/r 195/50/15-V tyre close to limit, perishing and paddled on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

various rear metal brake pipes have corrosion developing

Fail 23 Jun 2013 72,063 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both n/s and o/s rear springs corroded

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f lower arm bushes deteriorated

o/s/r 195/50/15-V tyre close to limit, perishing and paddled on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

various rear metal brake pipes have corrosion developing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,704 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,704 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.(plastic body kit.)

most of under neath of car covered with plastic covers (body panels )

p/s rear tyre slightly perished in tread pattern.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 58,855 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 55,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,572 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 45,572 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y807 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y807 UOJ, 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 Y807 UOJ registered?

Y807 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y807 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y807 UOJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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