MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Front tyres perished in tread
Minor corrosion rear sill supports
Slight play stabiliser
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
esp / bas light on - at this time this is NOT a failure but next year ANY warning light indicating a fault MAY be reason for failure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
esp / bas light on - at this time this is NOT a failure but next year ANY warning light indicating a fault MAY be reason for failure
oil level low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
airbag light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y142 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y142 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 Y142 SLA registered?
Y142 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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