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Y496 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

oil warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,724 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

oil warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,741 miles

both rear tyers cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyers cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,332 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Front and rear number plates discolouring.

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Front and rear number plates discolouring.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,613 miles

nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

nearside front tyre side wall

oil light on

pad wear light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 45,373 miles

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

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,540 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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Y496 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y496 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 Y496 ULH registered?

Y496 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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