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Y568 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,749 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,768 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 44,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,406 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 40,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,252 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 36,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,522 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2013 32,522 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 25,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,624 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 19,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,665 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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Y568 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y568 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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Y568 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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