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Y402 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,766 miles

s.r.s light on indicating system fault.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,764 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edges,esp N/s/r.

s.r.s and engine management warning lamps on indicating systems faults.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,932 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,706 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,926 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,875 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,156 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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Y402 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y402 ULH, 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 Y402 ULH registered?

Y402 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y402 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y402 ULH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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