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Y707 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,587 mi
Last recorded108,587 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,587 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 108,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front top spring mount stiff in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,240 miles

offside front top spring mount stiff in operation

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,199 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 72,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre deep cuts in inner side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,450 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre deep cuts in inner side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,936 miles

esp light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,807 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,318 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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Y707 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y707 RLC, 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 Y707 RLC registered?

Y707 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y707 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 RLC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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