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Y159 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,379 mi
Last recorded43,379 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tread area

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

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

eml light on

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,818 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 38,818 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,076 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

rear wiper worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 37,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

rear wiper worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 36,582 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 33,024 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Gash in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

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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Y159 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y159 ULB?

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What year was Y159 ULB registered?

Y159 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y159 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 ULB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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