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Y909 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

rear box mounting bracket broken system still adequately supported

slight play in rear axle bushes

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,320 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

rear box mounting bracket broken system still adequately supported

slight play in rear axle bushes

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,400 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,777 miles

1) N/S/F Inner brake pad close to wear limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2010 76,777 miles

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

1) N/S/F Inner brake pad close to wear limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 62,119 miles

o/s/f tyre 2to3mm

o/s/r tyre slight perishing/cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,069 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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Y909 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y909 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 Y909 RLA registered?

Y909 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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