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Y194 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY194 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 109,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault o/s front exciter ring broken (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear brakes (1.2.1 (d))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded through in corners next to both wishbone front mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underbody where you can see!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres appear low on pressure (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

exhaust silencer deteriorating

sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,100 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

exhaust outer skin corroded

front brake pads low

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriated

o/s front suspension top bearing dry

steering coulom u/j slightly noisy(knocking slightly)

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,257 miles

slight corrosion on front outer and rear outer brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,905 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,071 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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Y194 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y194 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 Y194 SLA registered?

Y194 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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