MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all coil springs corroded
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear discs rusty
multi function indicator switch loose / broken but still able to get all functions
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear discs rusty
multi function indicator switch loose / broken but still able to get all functions
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y315 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y315 UAM, 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 Y315 UAM registered?
Y315 UAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.
Is Y315 UAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y315 UAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y315 UAM have outstanding finance?
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