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Y471 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014

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

Pass 17 May 2013 78,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,831 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered with plastic covers so unable to check brake pipes etc, advise customer to remove covers to enable proper inspection.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,021 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Aug 2008 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,454 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,330 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y471 ULH registered?

Y471 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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