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Y479 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 66,243 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 55,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 55,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,409 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,409 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,602 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,991 miles

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

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

engine management light on

osf tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,120 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 27,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,702 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,788 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,506 miles

slight cut in outer sidewall on offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,222 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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Y479 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y479 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y479 ULE registered?

Y479 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y479 ULE safe to buy?

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