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Y204 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY204 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016
Fail 31 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Mar 2015

Nearside rear tyrehas cracks in the sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015

Nearside rear tyrehas cracks in the sidewall but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013
Fail 14 Mar 2013

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012

odometer not displaying mileage

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,239 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,800 miles

some play in nsr suspension arm bush

Fail 31 Jul 2009 77,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

front pads low

osf tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,700 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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Y204 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y204 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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Y204 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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