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Y106 ULC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,382 mi
Last recorded47,382 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,382 miles

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

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

auto gearbox leaking slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

auto gearbox leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,224 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,366 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

tray fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection of fuel and braking systems

Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

tray fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection of fuel and braking systems

Fail 15 May 2008 30,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 30,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,256 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 21,738 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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Y106 ULC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y106 ULC, 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 Y106 ULC registered?

Y106 ULC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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