MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers under vehicle
n/s/r tyre cracked
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre cracked
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exsesive banging noise from steering area suspect internal fault on steering rack
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y285 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y285 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y285 ULB?
You can check the full history of Y285 ULB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y285 ULB registered?
Y285 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.
Is Y285 ULB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y285 ULB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y285 ULB have outstanding finance?
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