MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine overheating due to electric fan not working.
Wear and pitting both front brake discs
front brake pads worn to apx 2mm thick
front number plate delaminated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Wear and pitting both front brake discs
front brake pads worn to apx 2mm thick
front number plate delaminated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front number plate partly delaminated
Offside front brake pads worn down to apx 2mm thickness
Wear and pitting to both front brake discs
Offside front brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm.
Slight movement in nearside rear radius arm bush
Some perishing of both front flexible brake hoses
Some perishing of both nearside and offside front lower arm rubber bushes.
Wear and pitting of both front brake discs.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Intermittent knocking noise from steering column when turned
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
A new rear number plate has been fitted.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y548 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y548 RTF, 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 Y548 RTF registered?
Y548 RTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 August 2001.
Is Y548 RTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y548 RTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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