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Y209 UBO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,454 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre is starting to crack in tread and is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,667 miles

EML on

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,333 miles

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

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

Outer protective covers on both front flexy brake hoses split.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,921 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,769 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,488 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 15,510 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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Y209 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y209 UBO, 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 Y209 UBO registered?

Y209 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y209 UBO safe to buy?

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