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Y435 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 191,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 176,720 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 164,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 146,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 146,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 132,076 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 116,503 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 100,251 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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Y435 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y435 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.

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What year was Y435 ULH registered?

Y435 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y435 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y435 ULH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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