MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust corroded
wiper blades worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 3 wiper blades split
front brake discs worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but no cords showing at time of test!
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y653 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y653 RLA, 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 Y653 RLA registered?
Y653 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.
Is Y653 RLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y653 RLA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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