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Y361 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,561 mi
Last recorded50,561 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 50,561 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022

Advise poor main beam switch

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022

Advise poor main beam switch

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Front sub frame, Front shock absorbers, Rear coil springs, Rear suspension arms.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion; Rear suspension arms, Exhaust, Front sub frame, Front shocks, Rear springs.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,790 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear suspension arms, Rear coil springs, Front shocks

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front shocks, Rear coil springs, Rear suspension arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Perished (4.1.E.1)

Sill & Floor under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; Front shocks, Rear coil springs, Exhaust, Rear suspension arms

Fail 1 Aug 2016 32,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & Perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Sill & Floor under trays fitted

Slight corrosion; Front shocks, Rear coil springs, Exhaust, Rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front shocks, Rear springs.

Slight corrosion; Rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front shocks, Rear springs.

Slight corrosion; Rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear & Offside rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear suspension arms, Rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion; Exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,297 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 28,297 miles

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

Complete exhaust system corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,980 miles

Sill, Floor & bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,678 miles

Sill, Floor & bottom engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,522 miles

Middle exhaust silencer rusty.

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,157 miles

Front brake disc,s slightly worn.

Middle exhaust silencer in rusty condition.

Offside front tyre low on tread and worn smooth on outer edge.

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,546 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y361 ULH, 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 Y361 ULH registered?

Y361 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y361 ULH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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