MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive t time of test
outer sill/underbody covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas at time of test
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml light on
rear exhaust bracket broken
slight cracking on nsf/nsr/osf tyres
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight cracking on nsf/nsr/osf tyres
slight corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes
slight imbalance on front brakes
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight corrosion on both front and rear brake pipes
slight imbalance on front brakes
Knockin noise heard when rotating steeringwheel back and forth but no play detected
Knockin noise heard when rotating steeringwheel back and forth but no play detected
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat on n/s/r seat
o/s/f seat adjuster mechanism exposed
slight knock in steering column
slight play in steering rack o/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD ALMOST TO CORDS SHOULD BE REPLACED ASAP
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y917 JBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 Y917 JBB, 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 Y917 JBB registered?
Y917 JBB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.
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