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Y76 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,553 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 74,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,408 miles

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

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

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,641 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,849 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside rear tyre getting perished

Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,849 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,724 miles

front brake discs slightly scorred

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres slightly perished

slight leak from rack area

Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,724 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres slightly perished

slight leak from rack area

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,844 miles

Coil spring/strut fitted to o/s is different to original.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,834 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,552 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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Y76 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y76 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 Y76 ULB registered?

Y76 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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