MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine mangment light on
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in o/s/f tyre not showing cords
exhaust system corroded back box and bracket
x3 tyre perished and low 3mm n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in o/s/f tyre not showing cords
exhaust system corroded back box and bracket
x3 tyre perished and low 3mm n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
earth cable not connected to sump.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly and perishing
advise child seat fitted near side rear,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
advise engine warning light on
advise front screen chipped
advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,perishing and nearing legal limits
advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge
advise steering column noisey
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly and perishing
advise child seat fitted near side rear,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt
advise engine warning light on
advise front screen chipped
advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,perishing and nearing legal limits
advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge
advise steering column noisey
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear tyre inner edge worn
engine managment light stay on
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y288 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y288 RLK, 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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Y288 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.
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