MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in nearside steering rack arm swivel
Steering wheel has slight free play
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y717 ARL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 Y717 ARL, 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 Y717 ARL registered?
Y717 ARL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2001.
Is Y717 ARL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y717 ARL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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