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Y766 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY766 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018
Fail 6 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015
Pass 6 Jun 2014

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012

mileage not shown

Pass 16 Jun 2011
Fail 16 Jun 2011

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010

odometer reading not displayed on speedo

Fail 16 Jun 2010

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

odometer reading not displayed on speedo

Pass 9 Jun 2009
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,932 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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Y766 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 82.4%.

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 Y766 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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What year was Y766 RLA registered?

Y766 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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