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Y183 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

88,469 mi
Last recorded88,469 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,469 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 88,463 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,586 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,894 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 86,893 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,110 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,110 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 84,256 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,462 miles

Engine Oil Low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 83,462 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,553 miles

Engine Light On

Fail 19 Aug 2017 82,553 miles

Engine Light On

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,550 miles

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 ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,550 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,233 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,520 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,208 miles

both rear tyres perishing

gearknob worn

steering knotchy

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,931 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,387 miles

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

nearside front belt needs slight help retracting

offside front rim dented

steering uj's knocking

Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,460 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 50,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,233 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 43,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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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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Y183 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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