MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,530 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear reverse light not working
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear number plate light inop
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Both rear outer tyres- minor side wall cracking
Nearside rear tyre- minor side wall cracking
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?
Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY51 ESN is a 2001 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 179,038 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 ESN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY51 ESN is a 2001 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 17 September 2001.
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