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Y87 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,070 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 95,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,377 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 87,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,450 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

unable to check all under side of vehicle due to weather covers

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,436 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

unable to check all under side of vehicle due to weather covers

Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,143 miles

engine management lamp on ,

unable to check underside off vehicle due to weather covers .

Fail 20 Jan 2015 77,143 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on ,

unable to check underside off vehicle due to weather covers .

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,850 miles

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

engine management lamp on

unable to check underside off vehicle to full due to covers .

Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,850 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

engine management lamp on

unable to check underside off vehicle to full due to covers .

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,615 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag lamp indicating fault.

engine managment lamp indcating fault.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag lamp indicating fault.

engine managment lamp indcating fault.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,015 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt,unable to test.

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

O/s/r and n/s/r road springs lower mounting cups,holed with corrosion.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 48,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

off side front headlampfixing braket cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 48,421 miles

off side front headlampfixing braket cracked

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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Y87 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 Y87 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 Y87 ULB registered?

Y87 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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