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Y471 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,812 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,434 miles

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

EML on.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,633 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 42,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres low and bald on inner egdes

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,199 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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Y471 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y471 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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Y471 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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