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Y511 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 114,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe rusting

Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,694 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe rusting

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,579 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,835 miles

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

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

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

rear and front subframe corroded and inner sills

steering column has slight play in a joint

Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear and front subframe corroded and inner sills

steering column has slight play in a joint

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,243 miles

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

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

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 27 Oct 2009 78,548 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

ADVISE INDICATOR /WIPER STOCK

ADVISE LOWER COIL SPRING RUBBER RECEIVER N/S REAR

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,962 miles

ADV NSR COIL SPRING

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 48,566 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake check

Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,972 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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Y511 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 Y511 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 Y511 ULE registered?

Y511 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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