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Y384 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,571 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly weak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated / corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in screen

engine warning light on

Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

crack in screen

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 49,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 41,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 36,592 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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Y384 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y384 ULF, 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 Y384 ULF registered?

Y384 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y384 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y384 ULF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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