MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE NOISEY
NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S & N/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ENGINE NOISEY
NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S & N/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSHES SPLITTING
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING ARM
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked all over
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked all over
slight movement between steering column and shaft knuckle joint
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight movement between steering column and shaft knuckle joint
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y823 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y823 ORF, 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 Y823 ORF registered?
Y823 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.
Is Y823 ORF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y823 ORF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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