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Y383 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 91,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,003 miles

BAS,ESP,SRS,and engine management lights on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres low treads uneven wear

rear wiper worn

speedo/dash illumination not working

Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,003 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BAS,ESP,SRS,and engine management lights on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and offside rear tyres low treads uneven wear

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,370 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 66,370 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,629 miles

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

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

osr & nsr tyre has uneven wear

Fail 11 Feb 2009 60,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr & nsr tyre has uneven wear

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,282 miles

Front bumper insecure

osf& nsf tyre uneven wear

Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,729 miles

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

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

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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Y383 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y383 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 Y383 ULB registered?

Y383 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y383 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 ULB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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