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Y863 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY863 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019
Fail 9 Apr 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015
Fail 30 Mar 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 81,496 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 79,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,190 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,090 miles

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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Y863 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y863 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 Y863 RLA registered?

Y863 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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