MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play & slight play in rack inner joints. (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play & slight play in rack inner joints. (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play & slight play in rack inner joints.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge yellow chalk ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play & slight play in rack inner joints.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
service spanner illuminated
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play
Front Tyre's starting to wear in edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre aged ,perishing and deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre aged perishing and deteriorated
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
NSR tyre has age related cracking to sidewall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y598 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 Y598 MGU, 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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Y598 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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