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Y82 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,253 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 118,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,858 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken

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

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

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

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

slight knocking on front of car further investigation needed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Exhaust back box bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 99,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,186 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 81,855 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 81,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 59,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 50,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,485 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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Y82 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y82 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 Y82 ULB registered?

Y82 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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