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Y379 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,157 mi
Last recorded48,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,157 miles

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

Nearside bottom headlamp bracket broken but still secure.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 48,107 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside bottom headlamp bracket broken but still secure.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

EML light on

collant light on

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,017 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,007 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,012 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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Y379 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y379 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 Y379 ULB registered?

Y379 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y379 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 ULB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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