MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested front suspension to low (1.2.1 (g))
Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
Engine warning light is illuminated
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated
Engine warning light shows a fault
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/s/f tyre is at wear indicator
Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ESP light shows a fault
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated
SRS light shows a fault
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ESP light shows a fault
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated
SRS light shows a fault
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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Y827 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y827 YBD, 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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Y827 YBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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