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Y92 RBH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,432 mi
Last recorded146,432 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 146,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear lower rubber mount for coil spring missed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap not in good seal maintenance

Pass 2 Apr 2013 146,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Off side rear lower rubber mount for coil spring missed

fuel cap not in good seal maintenance

Pass 14 Apr 2012 132,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

part of exhaust system deteriorated -rear silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f skock slightly leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f skock slightly leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wiper slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2010 104,866 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front wiper slightly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2010 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,449 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front numberplate fayding

nearside rear coil spring moved

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,262 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y92 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y92 RBH, 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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Y92 RBH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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