MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 07/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 08/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 07/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 08/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 08/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 07/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 08/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 07/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front seat belt sluggish to return
Nearside mirror housing slightly loose
Centre Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Rear tyres slightly perished and wearing unevenly
Both door mirrors are slightly loose
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y42 RDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 Y42 RDL, 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 Y42 RDL registered?
Y42 RDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y42 RDL safe to buy?
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