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Y723 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017
Fail 28 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened nsf coil spring corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

engine management light on

osr child seat fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

odometer display (mileage) unreadable

Fail 24 Jan 2015

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant temperature warning light on

engine management light on

nearside front wiper slightly smearing screen

odometer display (mileage) unreadable

Front bumper insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2013 71,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,720 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,983 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 21,477 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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Y723 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y723 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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Y723 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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