MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and lost grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn and cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn and cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front misting of oil
Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking
both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn
exhaust system outer skin corroded
BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil MACPHERSON STRUT TYPE (2.7.3)
REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUTER SKIN CORRODED
BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WORN
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil MACPHERSON STRUT TYPE (2.7.3)
REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM OUTER SKIN CORRODED
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn from outer edges
rear back box corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres worn from outer edges
rear back box corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
centre exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn
offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn
offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres slight cracking
both rear tyres slightly worn on the edge
middle exhaust box corroded
nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
rear number plate slight water ingress
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres slight cracking
both rear tyres slightly worn on the edge
middle exhaust box corroded
nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage
rear number plate slight water ingress
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear number plate slight water ingress
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear number plate slight water ingress
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
full under body covers fitted
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Y971 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 Y971 CBD, 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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Y971 CBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2001.
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