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Y213 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,039 mi
Last recorded62,039 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 62,039 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,598 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside & offside low tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension soft actuation / weakened

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,456 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside & offside shocks weakened / soft

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,496 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,035 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,306 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,280 miles

SRS light ON

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

Fail 5 May 2010 44,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) 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

SRS light ON

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

Pass 1 May 2009 39,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 24,591 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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Y213 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y213 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 Y213 ULB registered?

Y213 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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