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Y577 ULE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,204 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,052 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 89,646 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,807 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2010 87,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front wipers coul be better

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,227 miles

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

front wipers coul be better

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,536 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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Y577 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y577 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 Y577 ULE registered?

Y577 ULE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y577 ULE safe to buy?

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