MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust outer casing showing signs of corroding
front no plate showing signs of contamination starting
near side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting
off side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust outer casing showing signs of corroding
front no plate showing signs of contamination starting
near side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting
off side front brake disc showing signs of wear starting
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front n/s tyre outer wall/tred deep cracking
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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Y439 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y439 RES, 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 Y439 RES registered?
Y439 RES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.
Is Y439 RES safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y439 RES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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