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Y489 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,009 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,682 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)

reg plates deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic cover under the car

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic cover under the car

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,946 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 56,946 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,913 miles

see advisory test number 353468617432

Fail 6 Aug 2007 56,908 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,612 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 39,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y489 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y489 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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What year was Y489 ULH registered?

Y489 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y489 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 ULH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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