MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine Oil Low
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine Light On
Engine Oil Low
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Door Mirror Cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Door Mirror Cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine Oil Low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine Oil Low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine Light On
Engine Light On
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine Light On
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine Light On
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine light on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
gearknob worn
steering knotchy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing
gearknob worn
steering knotchy
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both number plates
both rear metal brake pipes rusty
front brake discs
knock in steering
management light on
offside rear tyre cut on tread and hub cap could do with better fitting
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both number plates
both rear metal brake pipes rusty
front brake discs
knock in steering
management light on
offside rear tyre cut on tread and hub cap could do with better fitting
freeplay at steering wheel and slight clonking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SRS light on
engine management light on
offside rear metal brake pipe to flexy has slight rusting
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
SRS light on
engine management light on
freeplay at steering wheel and slight clonking
offside rear metal brake pipe to flexy has slight rusting
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front belt needs slight help retracting
offside front rim dented
steering uj's knocking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine management light illuminated
front brake discs
nearside front belt needs slight help retracting
offside front rim dented
steering uj's knocking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
advise slight knock in steering
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y183 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 Y183 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 Y183 ULB registered?
Y183 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.
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