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Y817 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,368 miles

3 alloys 1 steel wheel fitted.

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

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

both rear coil spring mounting cups/rubbers are starting to corrode.

bottom covers fitted. outer sills have covers on them.

brake pipes into both rear hoses and both front hoses have corrosion starting on them.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear coil spring mounting cups/rubbers are starting to corrode.

bottom covers fitted. outer sills have covers on them.

brake pipes into both rear hoses and both front hoses have corrosion starting on them.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,536 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Plastic under trays fitted.

Various brake pipes corroding in places

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,530 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Plastic under trays fitted.

Various brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 86,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,347 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,728 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 64,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 60,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,051 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 56,049 miles

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

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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Y817 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y817 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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Y817 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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