MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML on
n/s rear tyre low on outer edge
EML on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s rear tyre low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door mirror missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside door mirror missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre cracked but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside Front door mirror glass missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light indicates a fault
n/s door mirror missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light indicates a fault
n/s door mirror missing
engine emission light on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine emission light on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advisory eml is on
advisory engine bracket loose in engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 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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What year was Y227 TLK registered?
Y227 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.
Is Y227 TLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y227 TLK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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