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Y517 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,342 miles

HEADLAMP AIMS CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT BUT CLEARED SCREEN EFFECTIVELY AT TIME OF TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,080 miles

exhaust corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

srs light on

Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,474 miles

Air bag light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,474 miles

Air bag light on at time of test

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,939 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 37,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,043 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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Y517 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y517 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 Y517 ULH registered?

Y517 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y517 ULH safe to buy?

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