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Y59 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,014 mi
Last recorded105,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 105,014 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 105,074 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front shockers weak dampers

handbrake lever high

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,728 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

centre exhaust box heat cover rusting away

n/s/f shock starting to weep oil

strong advice both front brake flex hoses cracking

strong advice o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge flat and split on tread

strong advice o/s/r brake pipe rusting

strong advice o/s/r tyre split on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2013 94,227 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

heat cover around centre box rusting away

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal wear to n/s/f tyre /worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,823 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

rear wiper blade split

strong advice n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,407 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,387 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,047 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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Y59 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y59 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 Y59 ULB registered?

Y59 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y59 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 ULB shows 13 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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