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Y501 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,347 miles

corrosion to suspension components

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

front brake pipes just acceptable

front number plate poor condition (damaged)

knock in steering column

slight end float to n/s/f hub/bearing (just acceptable)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,347 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

front abs rings poor condition (corroded)

front brake pipes just acceptable

front number plate poor condition (damaged)

knock in steering column

slight end float to n/s/f hub/bearing (just acceptable)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust knocking

unable to see many test items

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,042 miles

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

exhaust hanger snapped

front number plate damaged slightly

unable to see many testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2008 51,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 51,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked/faded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 48,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged. † †

rear tyres worn to 3mm. † †slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre,no cords exposed. † †

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,406 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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Y501 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y501 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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Y501 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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