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Y907 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,139 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 57,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 56,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake hoses perishing slightly

damage seat belt webbing centre rear. Minimum standard met

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,285 miles

centre seatbelt (non mandatory) has cut to the fabric

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,836 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING AND STEPPED ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE WEARING AND STEPPED ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,087 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 May 2007 34,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 26,283 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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Y907 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y907 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y907 RLA registered?

Y907 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y907 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y907 RLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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