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Y362 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,579 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,999 miles

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

slight bulge in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,391 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket has rusted through

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,997 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre has small splits on the inner sidewal

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,102 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

bonnet catch worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,102 miles

bonnet catch worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joint wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,566 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack joint wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,179 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,801 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 53,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 51,192 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,568 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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Y362 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y362 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 Y362 ULB registered?

Y362 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y362 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y362 ULB shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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