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Y572 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,438 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,051 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner sills / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,322 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition at rear.

Pass 23 May 2011 52,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 32,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,293 miles

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

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

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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Y572 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y572 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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What year was Y572 ULE registered?

Y572 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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