MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear jacking point excessively corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill trims fitted preventing full inspection of sills
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill trims fitted preventing full inspection of sills
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL FOUR WHEEL TRIMS WAERING VALVE STEMS AWAY
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ALL FOUR WHEEL TRIMS WAERING VALVE STEMS AWAY
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y491 DVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y491 DVO, 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 Y491 DVO registered?
Y491 DVO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2001.
Is Y491 DVO safe to buy?
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