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Y288 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,655 miles

Plastic panels on underside preventing full inspection.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear nearside seat belt catch cover missing.

Shock absorbers weak.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic panels on underside preventing full inspection.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear nearside seat belt catch cover missing.

Shock absorbers weak.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,423 miles

Front Upper Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,945 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,653 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked & distorted

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,176 miles

n/s/r seatbelt locking device plastic cover adrift

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,839 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 46,839 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,872 miles

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

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

knocking noted from steering column area

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2009 42,872 miles

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

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

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

knocking noted from steering column area

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,727 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,208 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre getting near limit and slightly out of shape

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside froont tyre getting near limit inner edge

rear no plate faded

under side of car covered with belly pan

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,734 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y288 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y288 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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Y288 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y288 ULB shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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