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Y233 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,060 mi
Last recorded110,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame bushes in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,384 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 92,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,766 miles

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

esp light on

Pass 6 Jul 2007 63,051 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,916 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y233 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y233 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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Y233 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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