MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Y836 RSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y836 RSS, 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 Y836 RSS registered?
Y836 RSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y836 RSS safe to buy?
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