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Y908 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,398 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 78,899 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,783 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,917 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RLK, 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 RLK registered?

Y908 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y908 RLK safe to buy?

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