MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusty (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & rusty (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advisory rear brake perfomance is uneven/application
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust box corroded
headlamps have slightyly different images
exhaust box corroded
headlamps have slightyly different images
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
A.B.S wiring insecure offside front hud
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
A.B.S wiring insecure offside front hud
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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X237 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 X237 YRA, 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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X237 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2001.
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