MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (before flexi)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rusty
front subframe rusty
nearside & offside ront brake pipes surface rusty
offside rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front subframe rusty
offside rear tyre perished ( no cords showing)
rear subframe starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust box rusty
front brake discs showing signs of wear
front subframe rusty
offside main steel brake pipe starting to corrode - not fully ckecked under tray fitted
offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread
slight play in nearside steering rack
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust box rusty
front brake discs showing signs of wear
front subframe rusty
offside main steel brake pipe starting to corrode - not fully ckecked under tray fitted
offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread
rear subframe starting to rust
slight play in nearside steering rack
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear tyres are perished
n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
offside rear tyre outer wall light cracking
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in tyre
plastic covers fitted to sills & underside [not fully inspected]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
nail in tyre
plastic covers fitted to sills & underside [not fully inspected]
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y83 ONY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y83 ONY, 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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Y83 ONY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.
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