MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust silencer holed and corroded but no escape of gases
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust silencer holed and corroded but no escape of gases
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated
Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaused box corroded
Both rear suspension springs lower nylon seats missing
Nearside wiper blade poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Both rear suspension springs lower nylon seats missing
Nearside wiper blade poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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Y531 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 Y531 CAV, 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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Y531 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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