MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust box is deteriorated
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre exhaust box is deteriorated
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
botyh nearside and offside rear tyres outersidewalls are slightly deteriorated
rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated
srs air bag lamp is illuminated on dash
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
195/50/15/82v
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
strong advisory that both rear tyres are perishing
195/50/15/82v bridgestone
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SRS light on
offside rear tyre perishing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
195/50/15/82v bridgestone
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SRS light on
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre perishing
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear seat belt clasps cvers deteriorated
wear lip on front brake discs (may be below minumum thickness if measured)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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Y745 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y745 RLC, 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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Y745 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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