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Y508 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,583 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hanger rotted off, still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,203 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015
Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,123 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,733 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,324 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 31,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,864 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y508 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y508 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 Y508 ULE registered?

Y508 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y508 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 ULE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y508 ULE have outstanding finance?

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