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Y368 RTD

2001 Mercedes A Class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A Class58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY368 RTD
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,558 miles

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

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

brake light indicates a fault

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s rear tyre perished

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

o/s front spring rusting

Fail 7 Jul 2015 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 76,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,447 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 70,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,688 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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Y368 RTD is a 2001 Mercedes A Class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y368 RTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y368 RTD registered?

Y368 RTD is a 2001 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y368 RTD safe to buy?

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