MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipes slightly corroded
Disks scored
O S R Tyre got cuts
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipes slightly corroded
Disks scored
O S R Tyre got cuts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
F B PAD low Rear pads low
O S F suspion got play
Shokes frant week
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y429 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y429 RBH, 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 Y429 RBH registered?
Y429 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 2001.
Is Y429 RBH safe to buy?
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