MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres low and bald inner / outer edges
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 badly faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres low and bald inner / outer edges
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake hoses perrishing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front tyre outer outer edge wearing.
Nearside front wheel outer-rim dented
Offside front seat belt begining to fray at (exposed) back rest hinge mechanism
Rear brake pipes corroding- offside borderline pass/fail, recommend replace
Rear reg plate de-laminating
Rear silencer skin corroding
Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wipers inclined to judder
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake hoses perrishing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N.B. Unable to check offside headlight aim etc (not working). To be checked at re-test
Nearside front tyre outer outer edge wearing.
Nearside front wheel outer-rim dented
Offside front seat belt begining to fray at (exposed) back rest hinge mechanism
Rear brake pipes corroding- offside borderline pass/fail, recommend replace
Rear reg plate de-laminating
Rear silencer skin corroding
Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wipers inclined to judder
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to inspect all underside due to plastic panneling
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y516 JKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y516 JKW, 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 Y516 JKW registered?
Y516 JKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2001.
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