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Y207 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,558 mi
Last recorded53,558 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 53,558 miles

All tyre pressures low.

Exhaust rear mounting bracket broken.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,532 miles

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

engine bay restricted view

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine bay restricted view

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,786 miles

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

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

engine cover

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 38,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,193 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,200 miles

o/s/r/ seat belt not tested child seat

Fail 12 Nov 2007 26,150 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight wer on both front discs.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,150 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight wer on both front discs.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,260 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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Y207 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y207 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 Y207 RLH registered?

Y207 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y207 RLH safe to buy?

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