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Y445 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,554 mi
Last recorded65,554 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,554 miles

Exhaust centre box condition very poor but not blowing

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017

Nearside exhaust centre box very rusty but not blowing or showing any signs of a leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016

Front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door check strap loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear door catch needs attention (awkward to shut).

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracked outer shoulder (advise replacement).

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracked outer shoulder (advise replacement).

engine management light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,766 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer tread pattern cracking.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated but still legible

Rear tyres starting to perish

digital mileage unreadable

Fail 22 Jun 2012 46,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,505 miles

Mileometer only partially visible

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,505 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Mileometer only partially visible

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,210 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,413 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 24,691 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 24,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight wear in n/s anti roll bar link

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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Y445 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y445 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 Y445 ULH registered?

Y445 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y445 ULH safe to buy?

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