MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,607 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Rear exhaust mount broken
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Rear exhaust mount broken
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light on
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mid rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and incomplete but exhaust still adequately supported
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Engine management light on
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mid rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and incomplete but exhaust still adequately supported
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust silencer corrosion
full under trays
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear tyres perished
both registration plates slightly delaminated
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust hanger braket insecure but exhaust stil adequately supported
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear tyres perished
both registration plates slightly delaminated
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust hanger braket insecure but exhaust stil adequately supported
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
centre exhaust slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
rear exhaust hanger detatched but still adequately supported
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs pitted/worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs pitted/worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust rusty
Rear inner sill's rusty.
Small chip's to windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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Y657 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y657 OLK, 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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Y657 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2001.
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