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Y302 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT CRACKING SLIGHTLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR END BITS (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT CRACKING SLIGHTLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR END BITS (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reg plate deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reg plate deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear reg plate detiriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,153 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,014 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 62,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,155 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,894 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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Y302 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y302 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 Y302 ULB registered?

Y302 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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