MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearsidr front tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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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Y338 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y338 VKJ, 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 Y338 VKJ registered?
Y338 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y338 VKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y338 VKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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