MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust rear silencer corroding
nearside mirror damaged
rear tyres worn on edges
steering creaking at nearside
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust rear silencer corroding
front brake hoses cracking
nearside mirror damaged
rear tyres worn on edges
steering creaking at nearside
exhaust rear silencer corroding
front brake hoses cracking
nearside front mirror damaged
nearside front suspension creaking
rear brakes juddering
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rear silencer corroding
nearside front mirror damaged
nearside front suspension creaking
rear brakes juddering
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear brake pipes corroding
nearside mirror damaged
rear silencer corroding
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear brake pipes corroding
coolant bottle insecure
nearside mirror damaged
rear silencer corroding
both front brake hoses cracking
creaking from nearside front suspension/ steering
nearside rear brake pipe poor/ corroded
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear No plate poor.
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake pads look low
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear no plate fading
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake pads look low
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear number plate fading
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y79 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y79 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 Y79 ULB registered?
Y79 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2001.
Is Y79 ULB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y79 ULB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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