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Y491 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,351 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 74,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,304 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,023 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,826 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,971 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,524 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,374 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,065 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,153 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,264 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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Y491 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y491 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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Y491 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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