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Y431 RJB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,370 mi
Last recorded47,370 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,370 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2010 36,606 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,492 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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Y431 RJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y431 RJB, 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 Y431 RJB registered?

Y431 RJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y431 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 RJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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