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Y143 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,663 miles

Front both front wheel bearings slightly rough

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 85,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both front wheel bearings slightly rough

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 77,522 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,258 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 61,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,605 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,350 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 57,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 57,658 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,163 miles

vehicle over heated during test - cooling fan did not cut in

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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Y143 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y143 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 Y143 ULB registered?

Y143 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y143 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y143 ULB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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