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Y331 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,205 mi
Last recorded94,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside outer sill and offside outer sill have plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside outer sill and offside outer sill have plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 193,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,744 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 93,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,440 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,023 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,958 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,208 miles

TYRES-PRESS LOW?O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER SPRING SEATS POOR CONDITION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 55,208 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

TYRES-PRESS LOW?O/S/R+N/S/R LOWER SPRING SEATS POOR CONDITION.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED.N/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,388 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 51,384 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,145 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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Y331 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y331 ULF, 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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Y331 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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