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Y494 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,711 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust cent box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,967 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,967 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre split side wall

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,700 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 43,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,127 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,244 miles

os rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2006 35,829 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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Y494 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y494 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 Y494 ULE registered?

Y494 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y494 ULE safe to buy?

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