MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,688 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
steering column noisey
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
steering column noisey
1) slight wear noted at steeriong wheel without engine running 2) tyres 195 50 15 3) n/s and o/s front brake hoses perished 4) outer sill and underbody covers fitted 5) wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off rear spring bottom cup missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off rear spring bottom cup missing
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers clearing screen but smearing slightly
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
gel coming out of washer jets.
near side front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y396 AEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 Y396 AEC, 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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Y396 AEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.
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