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Y256 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,515 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,515 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,611 miles

Both number plates are in poor condition,

Center silencer outter skin is corroded,

Engine management light is on,

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel,

Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,611 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both number plates are in poor condition,

Center silencer outter skin is corroded,

Engine management light is on,

Slight buckle in offside rear wheel,

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,086 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perished

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steel brake pipes greased

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steel brake pipes greased

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,590 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

front wipers slow to clear

full underbody trays fitted

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,590 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

front wipers slow to clear

full underbody trays fitted

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,817 miles

both number plates slightly distorted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

full underbody trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both number plates slightly distorted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

full underbody trays fitted

n/s/f washer jet aim misses screen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,074 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,718 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,975 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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Y256 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y256 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 Y256 SLA registered?

Y256 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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