MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) not working Offside (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high Nearside (1.8)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
Ignition switch faulty
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Dash warning lights on
Engine noisy
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front (4.1.E.1)
engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre on wear bars
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre on wear bars
under trays fitted,unable to check some components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front subframe has slight surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
front subframe has slight surface corrosion
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in n/s/f tyre
Rear wiper blade missing
Steering column noisey
Vibration noise from engine
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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Y235 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 Y235 ORF, 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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Y235 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y235 ORF safe to buy?
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