MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front steering arm has slight play
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y812 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y812 PLA, 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 Y812 PLA registered?
Y812 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2001.
Is Y812 PLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y812 PLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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