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Y508 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy

front brake pads low and discs worn

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy

front brake pads low and discs worn

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 81,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexible brake hoses worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexible brake hoses worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,655 miles

DAMAGE TO BONNET / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES / UNDER COVERS & SILL COVERS FITTED / REAR BOX CORRODING / SLIGHT WEAP ON N/S/F SHOCK / SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,470 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S HEAD LIGHT AND BUMPER

VERY SLIGHT PERRISHING ON FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,839 miles

refitted and aligned nsf headlamp bulb..washers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,057 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)

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

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

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

engin management light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,689 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in the outer wall,n/s rear tyre has a screw in the tread area

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 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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Y508 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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