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Y209 RLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,880 mi
Last recorded61,880 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 RLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,880 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,880 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,807 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,807 miles

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

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

Play present at lower steering universal joint.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,639 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,476 miles

Right hand front inner tyre wall has slices in it

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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Y209 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y209 RLB, 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 Y209 RLB registered?

Y209 RLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y209 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 RLB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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