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Y446 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,179 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 27 May 2017 85,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2016 83,701 miles

engine light on

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2014 80,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,766 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,415 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 55,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,852 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,245 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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Y446 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y446 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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Y446 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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