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Y128 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,371 mi
Last recorded56,371 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 56,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 53,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,327 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriortated

front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated

rear offside tyre worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2017 46,327 miles

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

centre exhaust box outer cover deteriortated

front brake hoses outer bodies slightly deteriorated

rear offside tyre worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,425 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,429 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2013 43,426 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,230 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,872 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,357 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,830 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,149 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 28,149 miles

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

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

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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Y128 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y128 ULB, 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 Y128 ULB registered?

Y128 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y128 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y128 ULB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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