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Front exhaust flexi broken
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle insecure rear spring cup (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front exhaust flexi broken
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel neck pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel neck pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement outer cable damaged/corroded (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate in poor condition
o/s rear seat belt catch cover missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate in poor condition
o/s rear seat belt catch cover missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working llb580 bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Under trays fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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Y321 MEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,129 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 Y321 MEC, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y321 MEC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2012.
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