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Y856 UPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,961 mi
Last recorded162,961 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 UPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,961 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 162,643 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 154,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 147,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 139,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,464 miles

Both wipers have slight smear

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 131,576 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 119,217 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 15 Oct 2010 119,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,896 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,745 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 77,180 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,934 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder. (may fail before next inspection)

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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Y856 UPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y856 UPO, 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 Y856 UPO registered?

Y856 UPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y856 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 UPO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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