MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine management lamp on
n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
engine management lamp on
n/s/r seatbelt stalk cover missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust bracket broken
nearside rear tyre cracked in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
back box bracket broken
n/s/f brake disc lipped
o/s/f brake disc lipped
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y234 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y234 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y234 SLA?
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What year was Y234 SLA registered?
Y234 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.
Is Y234 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y234 SLA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y234 SLA have outstanding finance?
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