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R765 YTR

1997 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,397 mi
Last recorded38,397 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 YTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,771 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,691 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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R765 YTR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R765 YTR, 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 29 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 R765 YTR registered?

R765 YTR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R765 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 YTR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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