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RBZ 7766

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 7766
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,994 miles

Both rear Tyres Perishing,Wearing On Edges And Have Side Wall Damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Hoses Perishing--Recommend Attention

Knock In Steering Column--Slight Free Play

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Both Rear Coil Springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,994 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear Tyres Perishing,Wearing On Edges And Have Side Wall Damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Hoses Perishing--Recommend Attention

Knock In Steering Column--Slight Free Play

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Both Rear Coil Springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing

Fail 19 May 2011 54,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear coil spring lower seats corroded

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

full body undertrays fitted

sidewall damage both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2011 54,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear coil spring lower seats corroded

child seats fitted to o/s/r & n/s/r seats

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

full body undertrays fitted

sidewall damage both rear tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,519 miles

1 of 4 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear coil springs lower seats corroded

full under body covers fitted limited view of components

knock and free play in steering/column

nsf and osf brake hoses perishing

nsf wheel distorted

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight side wall damage nsr and osr tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres side walls damaged

nsf wheel slightly distorted

Pass 12 May 2008 34,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,844 miles

off side front brake pads on limit

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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RBZ 7766 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBZ 7766, 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 RBZ 7766 registered?

RBZ 7766 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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