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Y893 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

155,431 mi
Last recorded155,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 155,431 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole on nearside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired patch on offside (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front headlamp loose

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offisde

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2016 145,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2016 145,598 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing reciver (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gaiter end split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame corroded in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2015 139,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front plastic seat covering missung rubbing seat belt

Fail 27 May 2015 139,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front plastic seat covering missung rubbing seat belt

Pass 1 May 2014 127,872 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 127,531 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 118,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 16 May 2013 118,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 May 2012 107,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 107,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 99,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake back plates damp

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 91,789 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 91,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 84,145 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 84,118 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S tail light cracked

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,922 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,153 miles

rear number plate delaminated

n/s o/s rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,353 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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Y893 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y893 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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Y893 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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