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Y557 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine lamp is illuminated on dash

offside rear shock absorber top pivot bush is slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,254 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,555 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front headlamp is a fraction high

slight movement in the offside rear shock bush

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,073 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front headlamp is a fraction high

slight movement in the offside rear shock bush

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 6 Aug 2008 69,827 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ;ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,827 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ;ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,141 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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Y557 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y557 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 Y557 ULH registered?

Y557 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y557 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 ULH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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