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Y772 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,484 mi
Last recorded61,484 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,484 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,678 miles

Nearside trailing arm bush has slight freeplay

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,078 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,623 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,785 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,565 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 24,565 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y772 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y772 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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Y772 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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