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Y386 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested brake pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 104,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 99,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 99,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,226 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,489 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine warning light on

plastic sill fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2013 88,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine warning light on

plastic sill fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,913 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,152 miles

EXHAUST HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

slight knock from steering column

Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

slight knock from steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,675 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake Discs Worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,968 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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Y386 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 Y386 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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Y386 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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