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Y914 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 114,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,981 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,572 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 89,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,970 miles

n/s undertray damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,124 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,571 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,925 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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Y914 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y914 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 Y914 RLA registered?

Y914 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y914 RLA safe to buy?

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