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Y348 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bodywork slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 113,663 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Bodywork slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,159 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 104,159 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,818 miles

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,816 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,434 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,434 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,807 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,137 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,080 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped

off side rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

off side rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,838 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,676 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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Y348 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y348 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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Y348 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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