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Y877 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,671 mi
Last recorded2,671 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 2,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boll joint play ferant

Fail 10 Nov 2017 2,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boll joint play ferant

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering inner joints slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2015 77,647 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,879 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs

Corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Corrosion on the rear exhaust mounting

Outer skin of the centre exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,264 miles

Both rear thyres are perished on outer edge, recommend replacing. (195/50-R 82V)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smear the screen slightly.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slihgt knock from steering column.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear thyres are perished on outer edge, recommend replacing. (195/50-R 82V)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades smear the screen slightly.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slihgt knock from steering column.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,877 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,246 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,191 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 48,321 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 36,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,360 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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Y877 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y877 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 Y877 RLA registered?

Y877 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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