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Y312 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,203 mi
Last recorded131,203 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,862 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,039 miles

Engine covers fitted

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge 195/50/15

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,039 miles

Engine covers fitted

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge 195/50/15

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 inch (8.2.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,636 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil cap missing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil cap missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 75,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs very worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,072 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,742 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes showing signns of corrosion

n/s/rear seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,742 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signns of corrosion

n/s/rear seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres are seriously worn very un-even and will need replaceing and the tracking adjusted tyre size 195/50/15

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN SERIOUSLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,919 miles

SMALL CRACKS IN O/S/&/N/S/FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,919 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SMALL CRACKS IN O/S/&/N/S/FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,380 miles

front brake pads and discs looking worn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,814 miles

N/S/REAR WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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Y312 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y312 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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Y312 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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