MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil warning light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil warning light on
both rear tyers cracking
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyers cracking
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Front and rear number plates discolouring.
Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.
Rear tyres cracking.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine management lamp illuminated.
Front and rear number plates discolouring.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil pressure warning lamp illuminated.
Rear tyres cracking.
nearside front tyre side wall
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eml light on
nearside front tyre side wall
oil light on
pad wear light on
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y496 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y496 ULH, 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 Y496 ULH registered?
Y496 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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