MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit engine misfire present (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi pipes badly cracked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi brake pipe badly cracked (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake pads wearing unevanly
Front slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front mirror glass loose but secure
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount bracket broken. but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner metal brake pipes corroding
Offside Rear Inner metal brake pipes corroding
Rear Outer exhaust box wrap corroding
Front brake pad linings getting low
Nearside Front mirror glass loose but secure
Nearside Front slight play on bottom balljoint
rear exhaust box outer wrap getting flakey
rear number plate getting very weathered
steering bearing noise but no movement
Knock and Play in Steering Rack
Nearside Front Door Mirror Not Fully Secured
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Casing Missing
Service Light On
Slight Handbrake Travel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Battery Warning Light On
Belt Area Noise
Knock and Play in Steering Rack
Nearside Front Door Mirror Not Fully Secured
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Casing Missing
Service Light On
Slight Handbrake Travel
Knock and play in steering
Near side rear shock weeping
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Under trays covering under body items
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pad wear indicator on
Knock and play in steering
Near side rear shock weeping
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Under trays covering under body items
engine light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
misting of oil around PAS resivour
n/s/r seat belt latch missing plastic surround
o/s/r tyre starting to scrub on inner edge
rear brake imbalance 29%
service light on
slight knock and play in steering coloumn or uj
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
misting of oil around PAS resivour
n/s/r seat belt latch missing plastic surround
o/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre starting to scrub on inner edge
rear brake imbalance 29%
service light on
slight knock and play in steering coloumn or uj
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel smell within car
n/s/f tyre worn near mot limit
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f wiper split
o/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (stepping)
part of undertray in secure
rear reg plate deteriorating
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
fuel smell within car
n/s/f tyre worn near mot limit
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f wiper split
o/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (stepping)
part of undertray in secure
rear reg plate deteriorating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine tappy
rear number plate becomming dirty
service light on (-720)
slight knock and play in steering
slight lift in both front top strut mounts
engine tappy
rear number plate becomming dirty
service light on (-720)
slight knock and play in steering
slight lift in both front top strut mounts
rear number plate starting to delaminate
service light on
slight knock and play in steering
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake operation stiff & brake squeal
o/s/f tyre damaged split on inner & outer side walls
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake operation stiff & brake squeal
o/s/f tyre damaged split on inner & outer side walls
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing not effecting operation
stone chip in screen outside swept area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
service light on
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
windscreen has damage outside swept area
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
windscreen has damage outside swept area
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y988 SRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y988 SRP, 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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Y988 SRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2001.
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