MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear exhaust corroded and rusty
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sterring slighty notchy
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust corroded and rusty
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sterring slighty notchy
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mnt bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
mil light is on
rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition
under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
mil light is on
rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition
under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
Noise on steering
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Noise on steering
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres perishing and in poor condition
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Knock and free play in steering system
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both rear tyres perishing and in poor condition
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Knock and free play in steering system
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
all 4 tyres getting low
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Y126 OKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y126 OKE, 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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Y126 OKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.
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