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Y876 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,675 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 67,675 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,191 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,995 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,909 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,688 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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Y876 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y876 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 Y876 RLA registered?

Y876 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y876 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y876 RLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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