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Y417 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,477 mi
Last recorded50,477 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 50,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,844 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,966 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked & weathered

Fail 1 Dec 2015 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked & weathered

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,110 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 38,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,793 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,806 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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Y417 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y417 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 Y417 ULF registered?

Y417 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y417 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y417 ULF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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