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Y201 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,635 mi
Last recorded113,635 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY201 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,044 miles

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

esp intermittent

exhaust back box o/skin corroding

n/s/f inner rack joint

rear tyres x 2outer edges wearing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. on limit (1.8)

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

esp intermittent

exhaust back box o/skin corroding

n/s/f inner rack joint

rear tyres x 2outer edges wearing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,594 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,594 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,816 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rearview mirror not secure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rearview mirror not secure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,317 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 59,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,559 miles

both dipped beam aims on 2% lowest limit

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

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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Y201 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y201 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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Y201 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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