MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front crossmember corroded.
Front subframe bushes play.
Play in rear suspension arm bushes. !!
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front crossmember corroded.
Front subframe bushes play.
Play in rear suspension arm bushes. !!
Nearside rear tyre low tread.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre low tread.
Offside front side repeater loseing colour.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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Y508 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y508 CAG, 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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Y508 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2001.
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