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Y576 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY576 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,980 miles

suspension components various stages corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components various stages corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,042 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,448 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,657 miles

outer sills plastic covered

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,864 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

3 child seats fitted in rear

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre castleated on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2011 85,864 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre castleated on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,892 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,207 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,220 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 36,590 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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Y576 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y576 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y576 ULE?

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What year was Y576 ULE registered?

Y576 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y576 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y576 ULE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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