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Y852 LUM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 LUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,326 miles

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

front subframe slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,917 miles

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated, no excessive movement

Front sub-frame corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Aug 2015
Pass 3 May 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

mileage unknown blown bulb

subframe has surface rust

Pass 4 May 2013

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

mileage bulb blown unable to see correct mileage

subframe has light corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2010

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010
Pass 23 Dec 2008
Fail 18 Dec 2008

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,286 miles

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

both front tyres very low tread on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,071 miles

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

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

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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Y852 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y852 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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Y852 LUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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