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Y91 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,256 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,668 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2013 64,567 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

slight knocking from steering

Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

slight knocking from steering

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,803 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 50,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear reg plate condition round letter's

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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Y91 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y91 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 Y91 ULB registered?

Y91 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y91 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y91 ULB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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