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Y796 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,132 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,764 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 39,553 miles

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

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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Y796 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y796 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 Y796 RLA registered?

Y796 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y796 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 RLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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