MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise slight play in nearside track rod
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm
advise slight play in nearside track rod
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front tyres wearing on edge
slight play in steering rack
front tyres wearing on edge
slight play in steering rack
front brake pads wearing low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
front brake pads wearing low
advise shields fitted to under of vehicle †inspection hard to see.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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Y261 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 Y261 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 Y261 SLA registered?
Y261 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y261 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y261 SLA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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