MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front wiper slightly deteriorated.
Front cross member is covered with tape can not assess adequately.
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front wiper slightly deteriorated.
Front cross member is covered with tape can not assess adequately.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear bumpstops deterioated
front brake discs rusty
nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
tested as presented some testable items are concealed by protective covers
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y897 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y897 RLA, 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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Y897 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.
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