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Y54 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,754 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust box poor

rear indecators pale

various pipes rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,059 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre exhaust rusty

advise steering creaking on lock to lock

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre exhaust rusty

advise steering creaking on lock to lock

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,696 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front shock damp

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front shock damp

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,125 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,125 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,164 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 43,124 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 38,344 miles

drivers wiper blade split

front wipers smearing screen slightly

n/s/r light lens damaged slightly

o/s/f mirror glass damaged slightly

rear silener corodding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,612 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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Y54 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y54 ULB, 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 Y54 ULB registered?

Y54 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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