MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SRS LIGHT ON DASH
nail in tyre o/s rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nail in tyre o/s rear
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SRS LIGHT ON DESH
front services brake required adjustment
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SRS LIGHT ON DESH
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear road spring non genuine
slight play in steering column
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
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear road spring non genuine
slight play in steering column
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y477 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 Y477 GAN, 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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Y477 GAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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