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Y473 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY473 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished no cord showing at time of test

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

e.m.l light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished no cord showing at time of test

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

e.m.l light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 73,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear drainage area (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2016 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear drainage area (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,735 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,445 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking-up on the outer shoulders

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,759 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,507 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,419 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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Y473 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y473 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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Y473 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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