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Y815 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 111,726 miles

damage to body work.

dent to n/s/f wheel rim on outer edge.

tread depths: both front new, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82T.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 111,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

damage to body work.

dent to n/s/f wheel rim on outer edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82T.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres appear under inflated

both front and o/s/r tyres badly perished on inner sidewall to tread

damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 6mm 195/50r15 82t

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,041 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp, slight perrsihing to both front tyres, n/s/f track rod end dust cover split, slight imbalance to front brakes on release,

tyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 6.5mm, 195/50/15t.

very slight gearbox oil leak at bell housing area, rear wiper blade slightly split, unable to carry out full under body inspection due to plastic under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 159/50/15T.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,630 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tytres approching wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 3mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 2mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15T.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,603 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades smearing slightly view ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre perishing, inner edge getting low and has nail in tyre

offside of front number plate holder missing but number plate secure at time of test

tyres 19550r15t n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm both rear 6mm spare 7mm

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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Y815 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y815 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 Y815 RLA registered?

Y815 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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