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Y61 RAX

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,848 mi
Last recorded92,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 87,514 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 86,783 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 43,963 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,211 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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Y61 RAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y61 RAX, 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 Y61 RAX registered?

Y61 RAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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