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Y219 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,456 mi
Last recorded160,456 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY219 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides fronts ()

both sides undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 153,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack worn

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 153,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack worn

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 140,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

both sides steering rack worn

Pass 3 May 2018 129,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 129,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 119,816 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 119,816 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 119,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front pads wearing thin

front sub frame corrdoded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,911 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 96,604 miles

front and rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2013 94,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,722 miles

n/s/r jacking pad missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2012 91,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/s/r jacking pad missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,518 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,460 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 66,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,807 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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Y219 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y219 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 Y219 SLA registered?

Y219 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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