MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both( front and rear) (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot struts defective
items removed from drivers's view prior to test
n/s wiper blade split
o/s rear lens damaged slightly
rear tyres wearing uneven and cut inner edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s wiper blade split
o/s rear lens damaged slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
boot struts defective
items removed from drivers's view prior to test
rear tyres wearing uneven and cut inner edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side+off nside sill covers fitteed
under body covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both head/lights on upper limit
large under trays
offside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to discolour
under trays
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y248 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y248 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 Y248 TLK registered?
Y248 TLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 2001.
Is Y248 TLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y248 TLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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