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Y469 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY469 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,342 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 84,342 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front bumper missing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,653 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,821 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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Y469 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 Y469 ULE, 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 Y469 ULE registered?

Y469 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y469 ULE safe to buy?

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