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Y296 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,631 mi
Last recorded70,631 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,631 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,866 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,626 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,355 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,634 miles

2 FRONT TYRE'S PERISHED

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,634 miles

2 FRONT TYRE'S PERISHED

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,936 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,405 miles

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 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y296 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

Y296 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y296 ULF safe to buy?

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