MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
front tyres worn very low on edges
rear brake pipes corroded
rearwheel arches corroded
exhaust corroded
front brake disc corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage nearside rear wing
engine management light on
nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage nearside rear wing
engine management light on
exhaust corroded
front brake disc corroded
nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge
EML illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet release catch only just holds bonnet closed
engine/gearbox mount worn
front bumper damaged
passenger side rear tyre unevenly worn
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
EML illuminated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet release catch only just holds bonnet closed
engine/gearbox mount worn
front bumper damaged
passenger side rear tyre unevenly worn
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre low
rust patches
slight wear on front discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
exhaust corroded
o/s/r tyre low
rust patches
slight wear on front discs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake warning lamp on intermittent
centre exhaust corroding
rust patches (inner rear sills)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake warning lamp on intermittent
centre exhaust corroding
rust patches (inner rear sills)
front pads very low
n/s/f shock damp
rust patches
slight wear on f.discs
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front pads very low
n/s/f shock damp
rust patches
slight wear on f.discs
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y597 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y597 SPO, 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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Y597 SPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.
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