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Y686 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 79,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,415 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,806 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,540 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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Y686 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 Y686 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 Y686 RLA registered?

Y686 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y686 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 RLA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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