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Y771 RNU

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,106 miles

front number plate slightly damaged,and body damage to nearside front wing and front and rear bumpers

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread edge cracking and perishing

nearside rear wheel rim outer lip damaged and tyre outer sidewall to bead edge slightly bulged

offside front tyre inner tread to shoulder worn low,recommend renewal of tyre

slight play to nearside of steering rack end

Fail 5 Jun 2008 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly damaged,and body damage to nearside front wing and front and rear bumpers

nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread edge cracking and perishing

nearside rear wheel rim outer lip damaged and tyre outer sidewall to bead edge slightly bulged

offside front tyre inner tread to shoulder worn low,recommend renewal of tyre

slight play to nearside of steering rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,872 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 45,432 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y771 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y771 RNU, 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 Y771 RNU registered?

Y771 RNU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y771 RNU safe to buy?

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