MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust silencer corroded
movement in steering rack inner balljoints
n/s/cv boot pinholed
o/s/f shock absorber weeping fluid
o/s/f suspension arm lower bush almost completely detached from housing
rear brake pipes corroded
unable to see rear brake hose condition
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust silencer corroded
movement in steering rack inner balljoints
n/s/cv boot pinholed
o/s/f shock absorber weeping fluid
o/s/f suspension arm lower bush almost completely detached from housing
rear brake pipes corroded
unable to see rear brake hose condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake hoses perished
n/s/f cv boot pinholed
front brake hoses perished
n/s/f cv boot pinholed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pipes rusty
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge
o/s/f tyre worn low on tread on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges
o/s/r tyre perished and slightly misshaped
tiny perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres in poor condition and perished
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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Y857 UPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 Y857 UPO, 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 Y857 UPO registered?
Y857 UPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 2001.
Is Y857 UPO safe to buy?
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