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Y317 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,383 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edge

slight brake squeak from front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 51,086 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 48,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,203 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r jacking rubber missing

o/s/r lamp lens broken

rear no plate peeling

Fail 29 Dec 2006 42,380 miles

Advise o\s\f wiper scratching windscreen.

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,380 miles

Advise o\s\f wiper scratching windscreen.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,134 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 34,139 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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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Y317 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y317 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 Y317 ULB registered?

Y317 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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