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exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
exhaust rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
main beam operation slightly impaired
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y774 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y774 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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Y774 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.
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