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Y187 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,997 miles

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

nearside front bumper temporary repair

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside front bumper temporary repair

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,768 miles

light switch tempermantal

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,848 miles

light switch tempermantal

n/s/f shock incomplete

tail pipe strap broken

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front tyres outer side trear cracking

both front tyres wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracks in side tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 62,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,870 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 54,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,667 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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Y187 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y187 ULH, 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 Y187 ULH registered?

Y187 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y187 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y187 ULH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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