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Y561 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,704 mi
Last recorded80,704 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,163 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,994 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,898 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 51,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 41,673 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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Y561 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y561 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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How do I check the history of Y561 ULH?

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What year was Y561 ULH registered?

Y561 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y561 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 ULH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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