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Y309 RGM

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 RGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 84,377 miles

Under Trays Fitted from front to rear

Pass 19 May 2022 83,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 83,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,977 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear no plate delaminating

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 74,977 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear no plate delaminating

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,449 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear no plate delaminating

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

induction pipe taped up

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 55,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 47,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to bodywork

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,570 miles

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

Off side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

rear tyres perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,435 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,576 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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Y309 RGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y309 RGM, 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 Y309 RGM registered?

Y309 RGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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