MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
n/s front brake hose protective rubber split
o/s/f brake hose rubber protective split
steering rack noisey
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
n/s front brake hose protective rubber split
o/s/f brake hose rubber protective split
steering rack noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
deterioration to front brake hoses
wear/deterioration to front brake discs
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
deterioration to front brake hoses
wear/deterioration to front brake discs
platic trim panels on underside preventing full inspection of vehicle structure/prescribed areas other testable items
slight wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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Y958 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y958 VBJ, 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 Y958 VBJ registered?
Y958 VBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2001.
Is Y958 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y958 VBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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