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Y216 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,885 mi
Last recorded136,885 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,885 miles

Front suspension shocks worn

Fail 15 Jan 2016 136,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,622 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,622 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 80,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 45,385 miles

Both rear tyres perished.osr worn to 2.5 mm

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Many testable items not checked due to under body covers.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,385 miles

Both rear tyres perished.osr worn to 2.5 mm

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Many testable items not checked due to under body covers.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,157 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Plastic covers to complete underside, resulting in many testable items not being tested.

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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Y216 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y216 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 Y216 SLA registered?

Y216 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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