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Y532 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,561 mi
Last recorded79,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,561 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Both front lower arm forward bushes deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front & rear brake ferrules corroding

Front & rear brake pipes corroding

Offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,058 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 70,661 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,505 miles

all wheels slightly distorted

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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

slight noise from front on lock

Fail 6 Jan 2017 66,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

all wheels slightly distorted

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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

slight noise from front on lock

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,836 miles

engine covers fitted

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

slight damage to o/s/f wheel

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,962 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2011 42,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,082 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,006 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2011 37,006 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,074 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,074 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,108 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 22,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,648 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,144 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 16,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y532 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y532 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 Y532 ULE registered?

Y532 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is Y532 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y532 ULE shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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