MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil emullsified advise further inspection
nearside non obligatory mirror not providing view to rear
slight corrosion front subframe
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Back box outer skin deteriorated
Brake fluid needs changing
Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields
SRS lamp on
Steering top bush clicking
n/s rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge
o/s rear jacking point missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Back box outer skin deteriorated
Brake fluid needs changing
Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields
Steering top bush clicking
n/s rear tyre cracking on outer tread edge
o/s rear jacking point missing
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper blade rubber worn out
SRS air bag light on
Slight knock from steering wheel area UNABLE TO TRACE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper blade rubber worn out
SRS air bag light on
Slight knock from steering wheel area UNABLE TO TRACE
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields
Nearside 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)
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)
Rear wiper blade rubber worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields
Nearside 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)
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)
Rear wiper blade rubber worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear spring lower cups deteriating
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y706 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y706 KUG, 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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Y706 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2001.
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