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Y938 UON

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 UON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 143,000 miles

Brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Front inner anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Oil all over underside.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 142,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Front inner anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding, but unable to tell to what extent because of undertrays.

N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Oil all over underside.

Some play in n/s end of steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 139,381 miles

Forwardmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are starting to show signs of wear.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

Oil all over underside.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Some play in steering.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 139,378 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Forwardmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are starting to show signs of wear.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

Oil all over underside.

Some play in n/s of steering rack.

Some play in steering.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 135,420 miles

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes going to front & rear wheels are corroding.

Oil on underside.

Rear subframe & suspension components are corroding.

Some play in ends of steering rack.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 135,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes going to front & rear wheels are corroding.

Oil on underside.

Rear subframe & suspension components are corroding.

Some play in ends of steering rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 131,126 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes from rear brake hoses are corroding.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in both ends of steerin g rack.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 131,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes from rear brake hoses are corroding.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Some play in both ends of steerin g rack.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 124,771 miles

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s rear wheel & both front hoses are starting to corrode.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 124,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Metal brake pipes going to o/s rear wheel & both front hoses are starting to corrode.

Some play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 119,338 miles

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Rattle from steering column, unable top see cuase because of covers.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 119,336 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Extensive covers preventing access to some components.

Rattle from steering column, unable top see cuase because of covers.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 113,963 miles

Some play in steering.

Fail 19 Dec 2006 108,246 miles

Extensive undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 108,246 miles

Extensive undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 101,136 miles

front wiper blades poor

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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Y938 UON is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y938 UON, 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 Y938 UON registered?

Y938 UON is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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