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Y122 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015

Exhaust box rusty

Nearside & offside front flexi hose's perished

Offside rear brake pipe rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,553 miles

slight play in steering colloum

o/s/f tyre worn at edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 85,553 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn at edge

slight play in steering colloum

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,472 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill and floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,730 miles

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

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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Y122 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y122 SLA, 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 Y122 SLA registered?

Y122 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y122 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y122 SLA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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