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Y438 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,449 mi
Last recorded92,449 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,449 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,449 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,724 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,625 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 71,672 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 71,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,743 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,232 miles

O/s/r tyre mis-shaped slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,228 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,837 miles

Rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,894 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,555 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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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.

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