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Y894 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,096 mi
Last recorded56,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,096 miles

Electronic stability system component slightly damaged pressure switch slightly worn (3.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,078 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,351 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,839 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advice front wipers

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advice front wipers

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,681 miles

Engine managment light active indicating fault in system

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 47,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BAS/ESP light active indicating fault in system

Engine managment light active indicating fault in system

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,906 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

NOTE: COILSPRING SEATING COLLAR IS IN CAR (BY DRIVER'S SEAT).

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL. Thanx.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,353 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 28,758 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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Y894 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y894 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 Y894 RLA registered?

Y894 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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