MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear lamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray obscuring view
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear lamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray obscuring view
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear lamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under tray obscuring view
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))
front sub frame, rear axle components, both side sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))
front sub frame, rear axle components, both side sills, both side brake pipe all slight corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in steering joints
slight play in steering joints
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front sub frame corroded
oil leak
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front sub frame corroded
oil leak
side mirror slight damage
slight play in steering joints
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake hoses cracking
knock from steering column area when rocking s/wheel
front brake hoses cracking
knock from steering column area when rocking s/wheel
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/side rear tyre small cuts in tread
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/side rear tyre small crackes intread and wall
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
filled w/washer bottle ( empty )
front brake hoses cracking started
knock on lower s/column area when steering rocked/not located
n/s/rear tyre tread at 3mm low on outer tread
rear ex box rusty
wipers bit smeary
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
light rear number plate stains
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
light rear number plate stains
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Y653 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 Y653 CVV, 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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Y653 CVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2001.
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