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Y761 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY761 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016
Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,620 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 84,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,686 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,686 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 83,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,472 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 82,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,885 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 80,871 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,639 miles

parking brake may require adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,693 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,819 miles

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

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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Y761 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y761 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y761 RLA registered?

Y761 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y761 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y761 RLA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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