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Y506 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,350 mi
Last recorded70,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,350 miles

Power steering slightly stiff

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,336 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre been run flat also worn on inner edge

Power steering slightly stiff

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 64,018 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,918 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,918 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,271 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has cracks

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,932 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 42,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,584 miles

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

tracking needs setting up

Fail 30 Dec 2009 38,584 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

tracking needs setting up

Pass 28 Dec 2008 34,261 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2008 34,261 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,771 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,060 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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Y506 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y506 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 Y506 ULH registered?

Y506 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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