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Y82 RPO

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,900 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 78,900 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,109 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,109 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 42,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 35,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 30,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,414 miles

1,Offside front tyre worn ON LIMIT at inner/outer shoulders(edge). †2,Small cracks in both rear tyre outer walls.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2006 21,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y82 RPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y82 RPO, 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 Y82 RPO registered?

Y82 RPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y82 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y82 RPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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