MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear shock rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Middle exhause box outer skin broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both rear shock rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Middle exhause box outer skin broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
eml light on dash
exhaust is corrode
under body is corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
eml light on dash
exhaust is corrode
under body is corroded
All 4 tyres have age related cracking around tread/wall joining areas - advise replacements
Bonnet release cable broken - manual intervention needed to open bonnet
EML light constantly shows when running
Rear seating area loaded limiting seat belt checks
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All 4 tyres needed pumping up. Pressures avg'd 10/12 psi.
All 4 tyres showing age related cracking around tread area join of sidewalls
Bonnet catch/lever broken. Manually opened.
EML light illuminated constantly
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear seat belts not fully checked due to goods on seats.
Topped engine oil level up - 1 ltr
Enigine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y729 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 Y729 VFF, 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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Y729 VFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2001.
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