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Y518 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 88,879 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 May 2015 88,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,196 miles

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

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

exhaust very thin

oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2013 72,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 64,938 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 64,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

srs(airbag)light on dash

Pass 13 May 2011 58,686 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 51,622 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 51,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,670 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 40,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,303 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2005 32,678 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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Y518 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 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 Y518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y518 ULE?

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What year was Y518 ULE registered?

Y518 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y518 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y518 ULE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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