MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
o/s/f brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
o/s/f brake pads wearing low
slight cut to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing
N/S/F Tyre Just Legal--Worn On Outer Edge
O/S/R Tyre Perishing --Close To Legal Limit
Slight Knock In Steering
Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing
N/S/F Tyre Just Legal--Worn On Outer Edge
O/S/R Tyre Perishing --Close To Legal Limit
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight Knock In Steering
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust box corroded
slight play in steering rack/steering column
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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Y198 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y198 TLK, 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 Y198 TLK registered?
Y198 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2001.
Is Y198 TLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y198 TLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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