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Y849 LUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 LUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 69,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 67,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 65,637 miles

Front Both Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,362 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust rotten

under trays not allowing to check everything

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,895 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mil lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,048 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and warn close to legal limit on the inner edges.

Management light permanantly on.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,048 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and warn close to legal limit on the inner edges.

Management light permanantly on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,616 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine management light on

n/s/f flexi brake pipe large rubber boot split

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine management light on

n/s/f flexi brake pipe large rubber boot split

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,678 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread cracking

under vehicle plastic covers fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,678 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread cracking

under vehicle plastic covers fitted front to rear

Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componants

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,226 miles

plastic undershields prevent full inspection of some componants

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,588 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 42,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,629 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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Y849 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y849 LUM, 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 Y849 LUM registered?

Y849 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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