MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
front pads low
o/s/f subframe damaged by wishbone mounting
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
exhaust corroded
front pads low
o/s/f subframe damaged by wishbone mounting
exhaust badly corroded
front pads low
front springs corroded
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear ex. box corroded
rust patches on rear inner sills
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre close to limits & perished
rear ex. box corroded
rust patches on rear inner sills
centre/rear exhaust (box) corroding
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s front brake hose splitting
n/s front brake hose splitting
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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Y227 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y227 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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What year was Y227 TLF registered?
Y227 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y227 TLF safe to buy?
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