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Y383 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,871 mi
Last recorded54,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,835 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 20,830 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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Y383 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y383 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 Y383 RLK registered?

Y383 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y383 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 RLK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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