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Y57 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,592 mi
Last recorded62,592 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,592 miles

Nearside Front shock starting to leak

both front strut mounts becoming worn

both under side sills corroded

slight imballance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock starting to leak

both front strut mounts becoming worn

both under side sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017

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

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

front subframe becoming corroded

only just visable beam pattern on headlamps

under side sills / sill ends becoming corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,031 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,947 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,934 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,707 miles

front subframe becoming corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front subframe becoming corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,406 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum on the inside

not all steering,brake and suspension components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal minimum on the inside

not all steering,brake and suspension components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,765 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 68,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,292 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,292 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,714 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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Y57 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y57 ULB, 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 Y57 ULB registered?

Y57 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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