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Y342 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,786 mi
Last recorded65,786 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,780 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2012 48,494 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,899 miles

Both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Engine management light on

Front brake discs pitted

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Undertrays fitted front to rear on vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,532 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,172 miles

ADVISE: Offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,172 miles

ADVISE: Offside front tyre

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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Y342 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y342 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y342 ULB registered?

Y342 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y342 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 ULB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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