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Y78 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,111 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,886 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,840 miles

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,799 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,644 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 101,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear axle service brake imbalance

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,608 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,874 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,134 miles

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

plastic cover on under body

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,134 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

plastic cover on under body

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,860 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,860 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 54,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 54,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y78 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y78 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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Y78 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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