MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre exhuast corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhuast corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both front brake flexi hoses
front discs
o/s/f anti roll bar link
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front flexi hoses
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front flexi hoses
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine management light staying on
front brake disc slightly worn
n/s/r/ o/s/r/ brake pipe slightly coroded
rear exhaust slightly coroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light staying on
front brake disc slightly worn
n/s/r/ o/s/r/ brake pipe slightly coroded
rear exhaust slightly coroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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Y609 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y609 RNU, 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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Y609 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2001.
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