MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet will not secure properlly
nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Low oil warning light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OSF tyre irregular wear to outer edge
OSR tyre has splits on inner side around most of its diameter
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ESP light on
Low oil warning light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
OSF tyre irregular wear to outer edge
OSR tyre has splits on inner side around most of its diameter
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear tyre showing age cracks.
O/S/F Tyre wear on outer edge.
O/S/R brake drum squaeking on rotation recomend look at brake shoes.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering slightly stiff.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
as before
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
as before
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs very heavily lipped. Borderline pass/fail
exhaust
underbody kit and sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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Y785 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y785 URP, 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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Y785 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2001.
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