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Y189 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,097 mi
Last recorded76,097 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,097 miles

top shock mounts creaking on left to right check

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from rack or steering column

Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

knocking noise from rack or steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2018 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,165 miles

n/s/f shock wet

n/s/f tyre low cracking around inner sidewall

o/s/f top shock mount stiff bearing dry

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,184 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight knock from steering column U.J

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,533 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,475 miles

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

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

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,281 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,140 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn.

Sligfht noise from steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,408 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,408 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,491 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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Y189 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y189 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 Y189 ULB registered?

Y189 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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