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Y769 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,965 mi
Last recorded96,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is worn but not leaking gasses

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,729 miles

exhaust box outer cover extensively corroded but not holed

nearside rear tyre is perished within treads

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust box outer cover extensively corroded but not holed

nearside rear tyre is perished within treads

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,426 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,868 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,726 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,948 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,120 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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Y769 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y769 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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Y769 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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