MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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
Casing missing from centre rear seat belt clasp Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside front tyre edge devoid of tread.
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.
Casing missing from rear centre seat belt clasp
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Casing missing from rear centre seat belt clasp
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)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y304 SLA?
You can check the full history of Y304 SLA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y304 SLA registered?
Y304 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.
Is Y304 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y304 SLA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y304 SLA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y304 SLA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.