MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat centre rear no belt check on all seats in rear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat centre rear no belt check on all seats in rear
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still functioning
offside door mirror glass incorrect size
offside rear wheel steel but size correct
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged but still functioning
offside door mirror glass incorrect size
offside rear wheel steel but size correct
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
O/s/r tyre mis-shaped slightly
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/s/r tyre mis-shaped slightly
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y438 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 Y438 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 Y438 ULH registered?
Y438 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.
Is Y438 ULH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y438 ULH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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