MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
subframe covered in underseal
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
centre exhaust corroded
driver seat adjuster plastic cover missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND CORRODED
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY LOOSE OFFSIDE FRONT
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND CORRODED
GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY LOOSE OFFSIDE FRONT
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dash display faulty (mileage)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
dash display faulty (mileage)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y547 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 Y547 KCS, 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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Y547 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2001.
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