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Y154 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY154 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear inner sill excessive corrosion but not holed at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,060 miles

main beam/dip switch

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,060 miles

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

main beam/dip switch

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,653 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,653 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,665 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 43,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,366 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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Y154 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y154 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 Y154 ULB registered?

Y154 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y154 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y154 ULB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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