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Y163 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,932 mi
Last recorded51,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side and off side front tyres inner tread slight wear

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,918 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,567 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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Y163 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y163 RLH, 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 Y163 RLH registered?

Y163 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y163 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 RLH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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