MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear outer sealer cover damaged
Brake performance not tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear outer sealer cover damaged
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Repaired areas covered by underseal
Underbody cover fitted
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension are mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody cover fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front inner wall perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays /sill covers
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays /sill covers
all tyres on / near limits
both sides sills appear slightly corroded
brake pipes slightly corroded
under trays and sill kits fitted, unable to fully inspect
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres on / near limits
both sides sills appear slightly corroded
brake pipes slightly corroded
under trays and sill kits fitted, unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Offside front tyre perished on sidewall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all brake discs corroded
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all brake discs corroded
exhaust system in poor condition
can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals
heat cover around centre exhaust box rusting away
rear brake discs rusty... front brake dics lipped and rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y241 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y241 UOJ, 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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Y241 UOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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