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Y47 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 75,343 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,659 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 7 Aug 2014 69,469 miles

offside front wheel trim insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,632 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,024 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 65,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

esp light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,972 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,659 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 16 Aug 2005 37,410 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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Y47 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y47 ULB, 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 Y47 ULB registered?

Y47 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y47 ULB safe to buy?

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