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Y267 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 82,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,443 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,910 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,277 miles

All tyres front and rear showing signs of weather / aging cracks on the top of the sidewall by the edge of tread.

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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Y267 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y267 ULH, 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 Y267 ULH registered?

Y267 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y267 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y267 ULH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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