MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit = 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light illuminated
centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroding
full floor covers fitted
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine warning light on
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine warning light on
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT KNOCK AND PLAY FROM STEERING RACK AREA
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT KNOCK AND PLAY FROM STEERING RACK AREA
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in nearside steering rack joint
Front brakes out of balance
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brakes out of balance
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyre treads uneven on inside edges †
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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Y883 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y883 MHE, 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 Y883 MHE registered?
Y883 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y883 MHE safe to buy?
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