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Y296 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,234 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has restricted free movement adversely affecting wheel bearing check

Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50vr15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,342 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,256 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault eps/bas w/lamp (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative faulty/ imobilizer issue ? (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,692 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,381 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 56,798 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,823 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,557 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,537 miles

advise slight play in steering still evident

advises as vt32 213832017269

Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,537 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,957 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise condition of o/s/f door mirror

Pass 23 Aug 2005 35,711 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 35,711 miles

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

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

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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Y296 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y296 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 Y296 ULB registered?

Y296 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y296 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 ULB shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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