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Y303 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,276 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front to rear pipes not visible due to underbody trays

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,649 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 86,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,017 miles

Nail in rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 9,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 1,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011
Fail 5 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 58,505 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,505 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,725 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,321 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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Y303 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y303 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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Y303 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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