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Y68 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,392 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 126,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,041 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 124,041 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 119,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,167 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 115,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 110,631 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres badly perished

smoke test only just met limit

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,454 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 98,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,026 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 85,606 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,370 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Sep 2005 67,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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Y68 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y68 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 Y68 ULB registered?

Y68 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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