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Y207 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,511 mi
Last recorded78,511 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass held in with tape

Fail 25 Oct 2013 78,511 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror glass held in with tape

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,245 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,389 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread face.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly across tread face.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,689 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,495 miles

all four road wheels slightly buckled

Fail 2 Nov 2007 51,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 43,742 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,032 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

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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Y207 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y207 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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Y207 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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