MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
leak on rear shocks
nearside front tyre close to limits
corrosion on coil springs
damage to windscreen
exhaust corroded in places
offside rear & offside front tyres on limits
various brake pipes corroded
EML active
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded in places
under-tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light indicates fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light indicates fault
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre tread slightly deformed
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering column joints
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering column joints
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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Y248 UOV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 UOV, 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 UOV registered?
Y248 UOV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 2001.
Is Y248 UOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y248 UOV 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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