MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
slight knocking noise from steering column on lock to lock
undertrays fitted the length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
slight knocking noise from steering column on lock to lock
undertrays fitted the length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded.
front sub frame corroded.
offside rear brake pipe corroded.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded.
front sub frame corroded.
offside rear brake pipe corroded.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test
corrosion in centre silencer
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in centre silencer
rear brake pipes corroded.
rear number plate deteriorated.
undershields fitted at time of test.
both rear and both front brake pipes corroded.
corrosion in both rear inner sills.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear and both front brake pipes corroded.
corrosion in both rear inner sills.
sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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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Y598 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 RBC, 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 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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