MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
fuel filter corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust fouling body
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
fuel filter corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust fouling body
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
fuel filter corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust fouling body
1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY ON INSIDE AND PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES
1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING
Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y57 PGW, 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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Y57 PGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 2001.
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