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Y814 UOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,537 mi
Last recorded179,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 179,537 miles

Engine light on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 179,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 171,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

eml on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 154,164 miles

EM light lit at time of test

slight knock felt in steering

Fail 7 Aug 2015 154,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

EM light lit at time of test

slight knock felt in steering

Fail 5 Aug 2014 138,269 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 138,269 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,238 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated.

Trim covers fitted to outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,025 miles

Exhaust mud box corroding!

Engine management light on?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,163 miles

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on?

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,979 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,770 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Engine/body/sill covers fitted

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate fading

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,282 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,282 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,189 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,786 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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Y814 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y814 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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Y814 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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