MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
rear backbox outerskin corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
rear backbox outerskin corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y656 XSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y656 XSS, 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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What year was Y656 XSS registered?
Y656 XSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2001.
Is Y656 XSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y656 XSS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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