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Y763 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,704 mi
Last recorded91,704 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY763 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,704 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Front bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened front bush (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Front bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened front bush (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,482 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,320 miles

Heater hose almost cut through

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wing lining damaged

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel speed sensor cable is poorly routed. Fouling on anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,320 miles

Heater hose almost cut through

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wing lining damaged

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel speed sensor cable is poorly routed. Fouling on anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear spring seats badly corroded and displaced

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Heater hose almost cut through in enging bay

NSR wing inner arch

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

OSR tyre is rotational

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower steering joint worn slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,755 miles

Nearside front tyre bald outside centre 3/4 tread

Offside of front subframe has impact damage.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y763 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y763 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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Y763 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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