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Y149 SLC

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 70,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,837 miles

Front wipers juddering

N/s/rear tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,837 miles

Front wipers juddering

N/s/rear tyre perishing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,029 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,120 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,692 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,690 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check wear of rear brakes due to brake drums

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check wear of rear brakes due to brake drums

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,206 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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Y149 SLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y149 SLC, 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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Y149 SLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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