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Y288 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,376 miles

engine mangment light on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre not showing cords

exhaust system corroded back box and bracket

x3 tyre perished and low 3mm n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r

Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/f tyre not showing cords

exhaust system corroded back box and bracket

x3 tyre perished and low 3mm n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r

Pass 9 May 2013 69,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

earth cable not connected to sump.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly and perishing

advise child seat fitted near side rear,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise engine warning light on

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,perishing and nearing legal limits

advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge

advise steering column noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly and perishing

advise child seat fitted near side rear,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

advise engine warning light on

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly,perishing and nearing legal limits

advise off side rear tyre balding inner edge

advise steering column noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

engine managment light stay on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,274 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 49,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 46,718 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,419 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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Y288 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y288 RLK, 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 Y288 RLK registered?

Y288 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y288 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y288 RLK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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