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Y181 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,650 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

engine management light on

n/s headlight requires attention

slight distortion on both front brake discs

slight wear on steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,128 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres inner edge wear

engine management light on

fault with main beam switch

noise from engine {requires attention}

o/s wiper arm requires attention

slight wear on steering rack

temp repair made to o/s/f bumper

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,692 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,311 miles

airbag light on

lip on both front brake discs

o/s front brake pad wear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,576 miles

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

heavy edge wear on both front tyres,

Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,576 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heavy edge wear on both front tyres,

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,074 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,063 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,574 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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Y181 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y181 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 Y181 SLA registered?

Y181 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y181 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 SLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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