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Y219 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,748 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 76,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 73,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake hoses cracking

offside front headlamp aim has poor beam pattern

Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,383 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,481 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,754 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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Y219 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y219 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 Y219 ULB registered?

Y219 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y219 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y219 ULB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y219 ULB have outstanding finance?

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