MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up is the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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1-DCR-797 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 1-DCR-797, 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 1-DCR-797 registered?
1-DCR-797 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2001.
Is 1-DCR-797 safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1-DCR-797 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1-DCR-797 have outstanding finance?
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