MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Y591 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 Y591 BEC, 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 Y591 BEC registered?
Y591 BEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 2001.
Is Y591 BEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y591 BEC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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