MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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Y57 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 Y57 CLC, 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 Y57 CLC registered?
Y57 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y57 CLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y57 CLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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