MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
both front brake hoses starting to split
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s rear coil spring housing cup starting to corrode
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake pads low
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y553 AFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Y553 AFV, 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 Y553 AFV registered?
Y553 AFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.
Is Y553 AFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y553 AFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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