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Y487 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,633 mi
Last recorded47,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and running out of shape

offside front wiper starting to split

offside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Fail 5 Jul 2016 47,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and running out of shape

offside front wiper starting to split

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,854 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2014 37,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,656 miles

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

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

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

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,581 miles

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

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyre treads cracking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyre treads cracking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,707 miles

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

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

slight wear to front brake discs

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 25,676 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,924 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 22,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs ridged

front wipers smearing

water damage rear no plate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,554 miles

o/s & n/s/f brake pads 75% worn

rear wiper spit

Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,994 miles

near side front tyre has small split in outer side wall

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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Y487 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y487 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 Y487 ULE registered?

Y487 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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