MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine management fault warning light on
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear suspension springs rusty
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear suspension springs rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine MIL on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine MIL on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine MIL on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection
NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
NOTE sill covers and underguards prevent full inspection
NOTE plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check for rust starting behind rear of n/s sill
o/s rear tyre tread deformed
NOTE plastic covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check for rust starting behind rear of n/s sill
o/s rear tyre tread deformed
Replace rear number plate
NOTE vehicle fitted with undershields, preventing full inspection
replace rear number plate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y494 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 Y494 BGJ, 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 Y494 BGJ registered?
Y494 BGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.
Is Y494 BGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y494 BGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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