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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light On dash. (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light On dash. (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Brake light bulb out. (1.2.1b)
Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions high readings
near side rear tyre tread cracking
slight play in near side inner steering rack joint
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions high readings
near side rear tyre tread cracking
slight play in near side inner steering rack joint
N/S/R tyre in poor condition, cracked all round
No Milage displayed
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/R tyre in poor condition, cracked all round
No Milage displayed
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise that both side repeaters are slightly discoloured
advise that the n/s/f inner steering balljoint has slight play
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight free play in N/S steering arm.
advise that there is a large nail in the o/s/r inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise that the front discs are quite badly lipped
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise that the front discs are quite badly lipped
advise that there is a large nail in the o/s/r inner sidewall
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake efficiency weak
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Y178 TBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y178 TBE, 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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Y178 TBE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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