MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust in poor condtion
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
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
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
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
slight corrosion on front outer and rear outer brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
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)
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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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Y194 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.
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