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Y707 ULF

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,016 mi
Last recorded83,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,016 miles

front pads and discs showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,891 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 81,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,598 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 77,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,211 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 65,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,024 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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Y707 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y707 ULF, 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 Y707 ULF registered?

Y707 ULF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y707 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 ULF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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