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Y764 RLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY764 RLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 122,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 118,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 113,625 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 113,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,156 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009
Fail 22 Apr 2009

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,547 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 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y764 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 Y764 RLC registered?

Y764 RLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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