MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings slightly noisy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear parking brake eff. only just met
brake discs all round slightly corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heavily corroded and poorly repaired, and tailpipe bracket corroded through
nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
slight freeplay in offside steering or suspension joints
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heavily corroded, and poorly repaired
nearside front tyre balding on outer edge, and offside front heavily worn on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
creak from steering
knock from steering when initially moved
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
creak from steering
knock from steering when initially moved
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
front screen scratched
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front screen scratched
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/r brake pad low, Tracking check, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering/outer sills, o/s/f seat belt worn, o/s/r inner wheel plastic arch worn.
Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/r brake pad low, Tracking check, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers under side over brakes/steering/outer sills, o/s/f seat belt worn, o/s/r inner wheel plastic arch worn.
Strongly adv, Front brake hoses worn, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, Tracking check,Oil leaks, Knock in steering column, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills, Chip in front screen.
Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses cracked, Rear tyres out of shape, Plastic covers under side.
Adv Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses starting to perish, Chips in front screen, Plastic covering Floor/sills.
Strongly adv,Tyre,o/s/r near 1.6mm tread depth and outer wall perished. Unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers/!.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Strongly adv,Tyre,o/s/r near 1.6mm tread depth and outer wall perished. Unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers/!.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y617 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 Y617 LHL, 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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Y617 LHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2001.
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