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Y848 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015
Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,859 miles

195/50/R15/82T. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,007 miles

Both rear tyres cracking strong advice change

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/s/f brake pipe coated with grease not allowing full inspection

N/s/r jacking rubber mount missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has slight body damage

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,516 miles

195/50/R15/82T. OF 7 OR 6 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,516 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

195/50/R15/82T. OF 7 OR 6 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,749 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,887 miles

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

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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Y848 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y848 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 Y848 RLA registered?

Y848 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y848 RLA safe to buy?

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