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Y98 ULB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,157 miles

Central Front steel brake pipe corroded

Central Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Nearside Front steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

unable to check a large area of the floor pan and chassis due to plastic under shields fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 97,157 miles

Central Front steel brake pipe corroded

Central Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Nearside Front steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Offside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

unable to check a large area of the floor pan and chassis due to plastic under shields fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing & feathered

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Light lens broken

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre perishing & feathered

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,914 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,914 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,809 miles

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

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly cracking

offside front flexable brake hose slightly cracking

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,809 miles

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

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

nearside front flexable brake hose slightly cracking

offside front flexable brake hose slightly cracking

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,804 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake flexi cracking slightly

offside front brake flexi cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

rear no plate slight water ingress

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

BAS/ESP light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake flexi cracking slightly

offside front brake flexi cracking slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

rear no plate slight water ingress

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,820 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,444 miles

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

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

cooling fan inoperative

o/s and n/s rear spring location cups corroded

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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Y98 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 60%.

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 Y98 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 Y98 ULB registered?

Y98 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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