MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre cracking/ageing recommend replacement soon
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front tyres worn off on inside edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
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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Y216 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 Y216 XBJ, 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 Y216 XBJ registered?
Y216 XBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2001.
Is Y216 XBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y216 XBJ 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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