MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Middle exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear light lense damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
Under vehicle structure corroded
front inner arms slight play
general under body corrosion
under tray fitted
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underbody corroded.
EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BROKEN AWAY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BROKEN AWAY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
only 2 rear belts checkede bady seat fitted silencer heat sheild fractured on mounting
Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
only 2 rear belts checkede bady seat fitted silencer heat sheild fractured on mounting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
complete under body shield fitted
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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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Y273 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 Y273 ULB, 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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Y273 ULB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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