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Y198 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 132,032 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 May 2013 120,033 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside front steel wheel rim damaged

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear (tracking)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front jacking point missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

SRS light illuminated when driven onto ramp but went out during test. (intermitent)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 May 2013 120,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside front steel wheel rim damaged

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear (tracking)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front jacking point missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

SRS light illuminated when driven onto ramp but went out during test. (intermitent)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,569 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 9 May 2012 111,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 102,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,735 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 81,735 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,907 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 68,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN TREAD

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,963 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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Y198 ULB 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 69.2%.

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 Y198 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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Y198 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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