MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light displaued
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged / cut
Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light displaued
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged / cut
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
noise in steering coloumn
Freeplay at steering wheel.
NSR tyre perishing,tread distorted on inner shoulder and nail in tread.
Nearside and Offside indicator repeaters discoloured.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Freeplay at steering wheel.
NSR tyre perishing,tread distorted on inner shoulder and nail in tread.
Nearside and Offside indicator repeaters discoloured.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight play at OSF inner steering rack joint.
both front tyre tread depths at 2.5mm
brake pad wear light is on but pads are ok
dashboard mileometer back light inop
engine management warning light is on
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre tread at 2.5mm
brake pad wear lamp is on but brake pads are ok
dashboard mileometer backlight inop
engine management warning light is on
rear number plate deteriorating
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Y851 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 Y851 FRP, 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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Y851 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2001.
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