MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sill covers fitted
Core to both inner sills
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust life limited
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
both rear brake discs scored
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
both rear brake discs scored
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
both rear brake discs scored
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
full undertray fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
full undertray fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
uneven tyre wear on,nearside front and rear andoffside rear.
both front tyres getting close to 1.6 mm
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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Y161 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 Y161 ATR, 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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Y161 ATR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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