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Y304 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,941 mi
Last recorded130,941 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,941 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 123,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated retaining buckle (5.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 115,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf brake hose cracked, no leaks or bulges

osf indicator bulb holder adrift from lamp, not affecting operation

Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,615 miles

Casing missing from centre rear seat belt clasp Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre edge devoid of tread.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 108,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Casing missing from centre rear seat belt clasp Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre edge devoid of tread.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,557 miles

Casing missing from rear centre seat belt clasp

Fail 18 Feb 2013 99,557 miles

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

Casing missing from rear centre seat belt clasp

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,984 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 92,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

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

boot will not open

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,432 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 54,432 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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Y304 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y304 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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Y304 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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