MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,084 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust box starting to deteriorate
front sub frame starting to corrode
headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust box starting to deteriorate
front sub frame starting to corrode
headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear number plate starting to fade
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nail in the tread of the n/s/r tyre
rear exhaust silencer rusty
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nail in the tread of the n/s/r tyre
rear exhaust silencer rusty
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust rear box corroded
nails in both rear tyres
slight corrosion underside
slight play in steering rack
slight stains on front shockers
stonechips in front screen
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust rear box corroded
nails in both rear tyres
slight corrosion underside
slight play in steering rack
slight stains on front shockers
stonechips in front screen
nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread
offside rear tyre on 2mm read
rear exhaust box corroded
rear wiper blade split
slight play in steering rack
stonechips in front screen
undertrays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake imbalance of 16% parking brake 18%
headlamp masks/converters fitted
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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Y974 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y974 BPA, 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 Y974 BPA registered?
Y974 BPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2001.
Is Y974 BPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y974 BPA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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