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Y285 RLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 74,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,999 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,049 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,547 miles

Offside rear coil spring lower fitting cap deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,957 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,570 miles

advise-both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,461 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,580 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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Y285 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y285 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 Y285 RLH registered?

Y285 RLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y285 RLH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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