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Y994 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2016 72,806 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2016 72,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 72,333 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,436 miles

front shows signs of damage

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,745 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 56,742 miles

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

after emissions test engine over heated loss coolant and warning light came on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,085 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,452 miles

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

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

break disc's worn front

wipers poor

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,111 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 49,108 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,761 miles

rear exhaust corroded

screen marked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 34,622 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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Y994 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y994 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 Y994 RLA registered?

Y994 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y994 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y994 RLA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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