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Y965 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,692 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 82,723 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 82,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 78,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 78,994 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 75,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 75,087 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,296 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front tyre treads worn to 2mm

offside front and nearside rear jacking points rubbers missing

rear bumper and offside rear door slight damage

Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,721 miles

crack in centre of windscreen under 40mm but still spreading.

front tyre pressure looks low.

near side front wheel rim bent.

off side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge.

rear no plate starting to fade/seperate.

small amount of play in steering coulumn centre u.j .(nearing limit)

small amount of play in steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,721 miles

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

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

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

crack in centre of windscreen under 40mm but still spreading.

front tyre pressure looks low.

near side front wheel rim bent.

off side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge.

rear no plate starting to fade/seperate.

small amount of play in steering coulumn centre u.j .(nearing limit)

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2007 55,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,454 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 48,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y965 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y965 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 Y965 RLA registered?

Y965 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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