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Y781 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,373 mi
Last recorded39,373 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2012 39,373 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,682 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,703 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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Y781 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y781 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 Y781 RLA registered?

Y781 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y781 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 RLA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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