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Y764 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 107,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 107,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SRS warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

mid section exhaust box slightly corroded by support strap

Fail 3 Jan 2012 98,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

mid section exhaust box slightly corroded by support strap

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,556 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s driver door mirror slight damage not affecting rear view

Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s driver door mirror slight damage not affecting rear view

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,034 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 80,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,053 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,497 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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Y764 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y764 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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Y764 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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