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Y995 RLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

90,120 mi
Last recorded90,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 90,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,152 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,136 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front streering rack slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSF NSF STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,370 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check brakepipes for corrosion due to undersealed pipes.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,099 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear half of exhaust in very poor condition

underside partially covered making inspection difficult

Fail 20 Jun 2013 59,099 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear half of exhaust in very poor condition

underside partially covered making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,438 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,375 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 355,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,177 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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Y995 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 Y995 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 Y995 RLA registered?

Y995 RLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y995 RLA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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