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Y171 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,018 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,505 miles

Nearside Front engine bmount weak

Offside Front engine mount weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe corroded (7.1.2)

slight play in steering columb

speedo not illumingating

Pass 18 Oct 2014 96,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,004 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,699 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,779 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 78,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,686 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 72,686 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,564 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 57,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 47,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 38,877 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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Y171 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y171 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 Y171 ULB registered?

Y171 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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