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Y483 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 107,864 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,210 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,560 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside front wheel inner rim

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,369 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

full under tray fitted under vehicle

n/s/r safty belt stork outter casing broken

nearside door mirror poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2010 87,369 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

full under tray fitted under vehicle

n/s/r safty belt stork outter casing broken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,260 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear bump stops poor condition

n/s/f door mirror glass in poor condition

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

noise from steering

number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2008 68,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

noise from steering

number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,930 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 60,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006

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

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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Y483 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y483 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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What year was Y483 ULE registered?

Y483 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y483 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y483 ULE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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