MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering pivot point has excessive play joint (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear tyre loosing shape on tread
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet handle slightly broken
engine management light on dash
exhaust deteriorating
engine management light on
exhaust corroded
rear bumper damaged
slight play at steering racks
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light on
exhaust corroded
rear bumper damaged
slight play at steering racks
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
wipers just clearing screen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front shocks have reduced damping effect
engine management light on
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
bonnet relase handle broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
offside rear tyre perished
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Engine management light on on dash
engine warning light on
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine warning light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y213 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Y213 TLF, 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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Y213 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.
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