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Y342 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,488 mi
Last recorded66,488 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,488 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,742 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge-tracking possibly out †advise rear tyre sidewalls perished †advise front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,035 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 29,035 miles

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

advise engine management light on †advise two nails in o/s/r tyre †advise n/s/f tyre worm on outer edge 195/50/15

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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Y342 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y342 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 Y342 RLK registered?

Y342 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 August 2001.

Is Y342 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 RLK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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