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Y906 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY906 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,324 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre cracking but not showing cord

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,751 miles

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

both front and offside rer tyres cracking on both walls but not showing cords

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,978 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front and offside rear tyres are cracking on side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,026 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outter side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,925 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front and rear tyres cracking on side wall but not showing cords

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,198 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,641 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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Y906 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y906 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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Y906 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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