MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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exhaust system corroded
front wishbone bushs spliting
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
front brakes slightly imbalanced
n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat
o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly
rear wiper worn
slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim
speedo not illuminated fully
surface corrosion on front brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
engine management light on
exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
front brakes slightly imbalanced
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit
n/s/r seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat
o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit and wearing unevenly
rear wiper worn
slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim
speedo not illuminated fully
surface corrosion on front brake discs
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR AND SIDE INDICATOR BULBS ARE WORN IN COLOUR
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR AND SIDE INDICATOR BULBS ARE WORN IN COLOUR
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM AND TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGED
SRS LAMP IS ON
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED
N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM AND TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGED
SRS LAMP IS ON
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
ALL TYRES ARE PERISHED
EXHAUST IS CORRODED
FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN
N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL IS DAMAGED AND WHEEL RIM
REAR NO PLATE IS WORN
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PLASTIC COVERS FITTEDED UNDER BODY HARD TO CHECK ALL PARTS
REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PLASTIC COVERS FITTEDED UNDER BODY HARD TO CHECK ALL PARTS
REAR NUMBER PLATE WORN
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Y226 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y226 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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Y226 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.
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