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Y361 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 91,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CANNOT SEE BRAKE PIPES REAR OFFSIDE.THEY ARE COVERED UP WITH PLASTIC SHEETING

SLIGHT PLASY IN STEERING WHEEL.CANNOT SEE WHAT IT IS.I BELIVE IT CFOULD BE THE NUT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL.BUT AM NOT ALLOWED TO DO ANY REPAIRS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,338 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,127 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,163 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2009 73,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 67,838 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 58,100 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 57,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 49,100 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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Y361 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y361 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 Y361 ULB registered?

Y361 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y361 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y361 ULB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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