MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel steel all others alloy
under covers fitted
wheel in boot insecure
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel steel all others alloy
under covers fitted
wheel in boot insecure
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
spare tyre insecure in boot and flat
under covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
spare tyre insecure in boot and flat
under covers fitted
E M L light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front slight movement rack end
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
knocking on steering column
under trays fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
E M L light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front slight movement rack end
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
knocking on steering column
under trays fitted
Engine Noisey Slight play inner rack joint n/s/f
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine Noisey Slight play inner rack joint n/s/f
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake pipes corroded
engine mangement light on
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake pipes corroded
engine mangement light on
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
slight play in steering rack
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)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front indicators pale
nearside front & offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front seat belt slight fluffing
rear brake balance poor
slight play in a steering column joint
slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint
nearside front & offside rear,brake pipes heavily corroded
no dipped beam pattern,nearside headlamp
plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection
slight fluffing offside front seat belt
slight play in a steering column joint
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front & offside rear,brake pipes heavily corroded
no dipped beam pattern,nearside headlamp
plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection
slight fluffing offside front seat belt
slight play in a steering column joint
slight play in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre cracks on outer wall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
nearside rear tyre cracks on outer wall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y915 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 Y915 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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Y915 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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