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Y142 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,100 mi
Last recorded110,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 110,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete under car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 110,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete under car (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,071 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,071 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

offside front headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working

slight movement in the nearside front steering system

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

Fail 17 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

offside front headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working

slight movement in the nearside front steering system

slight smear from the offside front wiper blade

Pass 30 Dec 2013

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish slighty

unable to fully inspect front to rear fuel/brake pipes due to under vehicle covers

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,902 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish slighty

unable to fully inspect front to rear fuel/brake pipes due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,050 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y142 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y142 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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Y142 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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