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Y879 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY879 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015
Fail 15 Sep 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,013 miles

BAS AND ESP WARNING LAMP ON

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,918 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,915 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 66,431 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,426 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,515 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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Y879 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y879 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 Y879 RLA registered?

Y879 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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