MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
mil light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
mil light on
Non obligatory mirror damaged
1.Engine management light on 2.Display for mileage not working
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1.Engine management light on 2.Display for mileage not working
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
passangers side front side light starting to go dim
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside front spring seat distorted.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y197 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y197 TYS, 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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What year was Y197 TYS registered?
Y197 TYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2001.
Is Y197 TYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y197 TYS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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