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Y549 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroding

noise from steering column / steering wheel when doing lock to lock checks

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eml illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blocktread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 53,929 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,750 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,053 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,123 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,802 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,900 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,499 miles

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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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Y549 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 Y549 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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Y549 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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