MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
seepage o/s/f inner c.v gaiter
surface corrosion both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
seepage o/s/f inner c.v gaiter
surface corrosion both rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion rear metal brake pipes
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres are deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust has part deteriorated
rear metal brakes corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust deteriorated
metal brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust deteriorated
metal brake pipes corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
front brake pads worn
n/s/f brake hose deteriorated
n/s/f tyre worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake hoses deteriorated
n/s/r tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed
rear number plate deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake hoses deteriorated
n/s/r tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed
rear number plate deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres deteriorated
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Y835 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 Y835 VLK, 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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Y835 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2001.
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