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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
long brake pedal travel
offside front chassis corroded/ brake pipe mounting bracket slightly insecure
rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded & slightly insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
long brake pedal travel
offside front chassis corroded/ brake pipe mounting bracket slightly insecure
rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Front sub frame corroding
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Front sub frame corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust corroded
front subframe and suspension arms corroding
offside front cv boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust corroded
front subframe and suspension arms corroding
offside front cv boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
enginr light on
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front steering rack joint slight play
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
enginr light on
Exhaust poor
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
some play in steering rack ends
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust poor
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
some play in steering rack ends
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust corroded and rear mount broken
offside rear inner wheel arch feel corroded under liner
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine management lamp on
exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre worn low
play in steering rack inner joints
rear exhaust mount broken
slight judder on rear brakes
front subframe heavily corroded
play at offside steering rack inner joint
rear exhaust corroded
rear shockers weak
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front subframe heavily corroded
play at offside steering rack inner joint
rear exhaust corroded
rear shockers weak
Exhaust poor.
Front subframe heavily corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front suspension arm bushes poor.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front strut top mounts stiff
exhaust corroding
front subframe corroding
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front strut top mounts stiff
exhaust corroding
front subframe corroding
rear number plate deteriorating
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
front subframe corroding
offside rear shocker damp
rear numberplate poor
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front subframe corroding
offside rear shocker damp
rear numberplate poor
exhaust corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
exhaust rear silencer corroded on outer casing
front subframe corroding
srs, bas and esp lights on
front subframe corroding
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both front brake hoses cracking, advise change asap
front brake discs corroded
front subframe corroding
front chassis corroding
rear number plate poor
slight judder on front brakes
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front chassis corroding
rear number plate poor
slight judder on front brakes
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Y543 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
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 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 Y543 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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Y543 CAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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