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Y369 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,589 mi
Last recorded109,589 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,589 miles

near side front windscreen has a stone chip

Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,830 miles

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

rear tyre are wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,440 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 100,298 miles

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

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

exhaust is deteriating

front tyres are wearing on the edges

front wiper blades are deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust is deteriating

front tyres are wearing on the edges

front wiper blades are deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 98,657 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,657 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

offside front metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,127 miles

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

offside front metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,104 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,103 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,806 miles

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

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

engine mountings appear weak/seperated

extensive underpanels fitted

surface corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,964 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y369 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y369 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.

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What year was Y369 ULB registered?

Y369 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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