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Y309 ULB

2001 Mercedes A140 Classic

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic55,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 ULB
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 44,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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Y309 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y309 ULB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y309 ULB registered?

Y309 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y309 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y309 ULB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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