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Y214 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,542 mi
Last recorded149,542 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 146,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 146,120 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 138,376 miles

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

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

engine fault warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2010 138,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault warning light on

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 119,402 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 119,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,014 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,014 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,249 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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Y214 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y214 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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Y214 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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