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Y866 RLA

2001 Mercedes A140 Classic

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,483 mi
Last recorded32,483 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic55,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 RLA
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,237 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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Y866 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 55,284 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 A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y866 RLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y866 RLA registered?

Y866 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y866 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y866 RLA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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