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Y63 RBY

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 115,236 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15V (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 195/50/15V

Fail 18 Feb 2016 115,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15V (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 195/50/15V

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,616 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust silencer & rear hanger corroded

front shock absorber lower spring seats corroded/poor

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,873 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,004 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,251 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,210 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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Y63 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y63 RBY, 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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Y63 RBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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