MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all pads worn
n/s/r tyre getting low
rear brake pipes rusty
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes rusty
front pads 1/2 worn
o/s/r s/abs damp
brake pipes rusty
front pads 1/2 worn
o/s/r s/abs damp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SRS warning light on
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SRS warning light on
engine management light on
Engine management light on
SRS light on
engine management light on
nearside & offside rear spring lower retaining caps very corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
some wear evident in steering rack
srs light on
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine management light staying on
o/s/r wheel rim slight dent on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chips in windscreen.
slight corrosion on inner edges of both front brake discs. †
slight rear bake judder.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y853 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 Y853 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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What year was Y853 VLK registered?
Y853 VLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 August 2001.
Is Y853 VLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y853 VLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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