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Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f lower arm front bush worn
Engine warning light on dash
Fuel smell from front end of car
n/s & o/s rear shocker casing's rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine warning light on dash
Fuel smell from front end of car
n/s & o/s rear shocker casing's rusty
o/s/f lower arm front bush worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear exhaust system corroded
n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
centre exhaust silencer corroded
corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes
front sub-frame corroded
rear number plate fading
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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Y985 VDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y985 VDA, 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 Y985 VDA registered?
Y985 VDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.
Is Y985 VDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y985 VDA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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