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Y164 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,573 mi
Last recorded103,573 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 103,573 miles

Exhaust system deterioated and has minor leak of gases

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 30 May 2017 102,862 miles

Nearside Rear door catch need attention

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2017 102,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear door catch need attention

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 102,242 miles

Engine exhaust emissions only just met

Exhaust system deteriorated

It appears nnearside rear door catch needs attension

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 26 May 2015 100,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2015 100,853 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,988 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,988 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2013 98,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 93,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight play o/s steering system

Pass 31 May 2011 88,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2011 87,931 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,860 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to deteriate

various brake hoses deteriating

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,730 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate starting to deteriate

various brake hoses deteriating

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 69,439 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,412 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres perrishing on side walls

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,661 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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Y164 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y164 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 Y164 ULB registered?

Y164 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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