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Y425 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,700 mi
Last recorded87,700 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,448 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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Y425 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 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 Y425 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 Y425 RLK registered?

Y425 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y425 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 RLK shows 9 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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