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Y908 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,209 miles

surface rust under body

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,209 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust under body

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,636 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,862 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,524 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 61,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,261 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,123 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,406 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,888 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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Y908 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y908 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 Y908 RLA registered?

Y908 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y908 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y908 RLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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