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Y301 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,121 mi
Last recorded65,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,121 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,037 miles

Accident damage to rear bumper. But all secure.

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

Nearside front & offside front brake diss are worn and will require renewing when the worn pads are renewed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Very slight play and knock in steering column.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Accident damage to rear bumper. But all secure.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front & offside front brake diss are worn and will require renewing when the worn pads are renewed.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Very slight play and knock in steering column.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 32,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y301 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y301 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 Y301 ULH registered?

Y301 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y301 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 ULH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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