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Y498 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,412 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

warning lights on

Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

warning lights on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,888 miles

dsah warning lights on

exhaust corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,886 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to run out of shape

dsah warning lights on

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,997 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,619 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge and slightly mishapen

Fail 7 Mar 2009 41,619 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge and slightly mishapen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,801 miles

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

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

both rear tyre wear uneven. n,s,front tyre wearing close to wear marker

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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Y498 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y498 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 Y498 ULH registered?

Y498 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y498 ULH safe to buy?

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