MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened obscured by under-tray (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded nearside front & offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills obscured by sill trims
temporary repair to offside outer sill trim
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened obscured by under-tray (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
coil spring corroded nearside front & offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills obscured by sill trims
temporary repair to offside outer sill trim
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm & inner shoulder worn
coil spring corroded nearside front & rear offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)
play in steering rack inner joints
slight corrosion on front subframe obscured by undertrays
undertrays & sill trims fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn
surface corrosion on front subframe ( obscured by undertrays )
surface corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills ( obscured by undertrays )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn
surface corrosion on front subframe ( obscured by undertrays )
surface corrosion on offside & nearside inner sills ( obscured by undertrays )
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre tread worn to 3 mm
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre tread worn to 3 mm
offside rear tyre outer tread worn to limit & deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn & deteriorated
slight corrosion on nearside front subframe
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn & deteriorated
slight corrosion on nearside front subframe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
knocking noise from steering column assembly
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre outer quadrant worn
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
o/s outer sill trim damaged
rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible
Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s outer sill trim damaged
rear number plate starting to deteriorate but still legible
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
light scratches in windscreen
slight knock on steering column,no play found
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate deteriorated but can still be read from distance
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front number plate deteriorated but can still be read from distance
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y148 KCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel 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 Y148 KCW, 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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Y148 KCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2001.
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