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Y56 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,284 miles

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

EML Light on

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,875 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,902 miles

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 51,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008
Fail 12 Feb 2008

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,725 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 43,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,699 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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Y56 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y56 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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Y56 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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