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Y97 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,504 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,339 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 74,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,229 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,346 miles

o/s/r tyre misshaped + worn low

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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Y97 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y97 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y97 ULB?

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What year was Y97 ULB registered?

Y97 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y97 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 ULB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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