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Y575 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,224 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,223 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 72,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,318 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 69,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,386 miles

gearbox bearings noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,481 miles

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

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

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

unable to see wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,118 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 55,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to check wheelnuts (Wheel trims fitted)

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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Y575 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y575 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 Y575 ULE registered?

Y575 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y575 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 ULE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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