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Y988 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,284 mi
Last recorded102,284 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,422 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,649 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper split on end

Rear exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,752 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both rear coil springs corroded

centre box corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/r tyre perished and outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Sep 2013 90,752 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both rear coil springs corroded

centre box corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/r tyre perished and outer sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,172 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

n/s wiper blade split ends

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

rear silencer poor condition

main beam tell tale not working

n/s wiper blade split ends

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash

o/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/r tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,327 miles

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

steering column has slight knocking noise

Fail 7 Sep 2010 73,326 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,933 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,926 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 64,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 May 2007 58,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 58,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,623 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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Y988 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y988 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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Y988 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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