MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust has slight corrosion
Exhaust corroded
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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear n/s tyre badly wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear n/s tyre badly wearing on inner edge
Underbody covered with plastic tray , cannot inspect properly
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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Y271 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 Y271 DBV, 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 Y271 DBV registered?
Y271 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 2001.
Is Y271 DBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y271 DBV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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