MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension noisey over bumps
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front suspension noisey over bumps
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside exhaust silencer box outer shield corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear lens cracked
Rear disc rusted
eml light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust outer sheild corrored
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light len repaired with tape
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust outer sheild corrored
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light len repaired with tape
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer plastic trim panel damaged
Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer plastic trim panel damaged
Nearside Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake pipes slightly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
CHILD SEAT AT REAR
EML LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
CHILD SEAT AT REAR
EML LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine Managment Light On
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ECU LIGHT ON
O/S/R LENS DAMAGED
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ECU LIGHT ON
O/S/R LENS DAMAGED
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ECU LIGHT ON
o/s/r lens is cracked
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ECU LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
o/s/r lens is cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres, are cracking
front and rear number plates delaminating
offside rear light cluster broken
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y256 HWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 Y256 HWC, 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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Y256 HWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 2001.
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