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Y809 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,977 mi
Last recorded72,977 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,977 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,400 miles

Under trays fitted.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 70,400 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,723 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to carrier out full inspection of the underneath, due to under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,723 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to carrier out full inspection of the underneath, due to under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,999 miles

slight play ib steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,806 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,735 miles

slight play in steering colume

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,519 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,052 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,388 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,388 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,656 miles

FULL UNDER BODY COVER FITTED

Pass 27 Jun 2005 26,088 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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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Y809 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y809 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 Y809 RLA registered?

Y809 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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