MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front steel wheel rim damaged
Nearside front tyre abnormal wear (tracking)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front jacking point missing
Rear exhaust bracket broken
SRS light illuminated when driven onto ramp but went out during test. (intermitent)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front steel wheel rim damaged
Nearside front tyre abnormal wear (tracking)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front jacking point missing
Rear exhaust bracket broken
SRS light illuminated when driven onto ramp but went out during test. (intermitent)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight play in nearside steering arm
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN TREAD
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Y198 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?
Y198 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.
Is Y198 ULB safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y198 ULB 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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