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Y414 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust support bracket broken

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2024 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust support bracket broken

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 80,121 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 80,083 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 78,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 78,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 77,465 miles

Slight rattle in steering column - recommend investigation.

Pass 13 May 2019 75,161 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipes - both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,951 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,050 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 64,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 61,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,022 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,338 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,338 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear No plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,875 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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Y414 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 Y414 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 Y414 ULF registered?

Y414 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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