MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres have perishing cracks
engine managment light on
front brake pads getting low both sides
n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks
n/s/r inner wheel rim has a slight distortion
o/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
o/s/f tyre has reached minimum tread
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres have perishing cracks
engine managment light on
front brake pads getting low both sides
n/s/f tyre has perishing cracks
n/s/r inner wheel rim has a slight distortion
o/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil
o/s/f tyre has reached minimum tread
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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Y426 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y426 TNS, 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 Y426 TNS registered?
Y426 TNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.
Is Y426 TNS safe to buy?
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