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Y484 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,473 miles

exhaust has corrorroed back box

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,859 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

n/s rear tyre has several cuts in the outer side wall.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body plastic covers fitted,and body sill panels have plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,109 miles

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

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,310 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 33,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y484 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y484 RBH, 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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Y484 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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