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Y277 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,329 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 107,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,625 miles

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

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

exhaust middle box slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,578 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,414 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,414 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,747 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 61,747 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leaking

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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Y277 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y277 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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Y277 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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