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Y32 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,942 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 99,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust deterioted

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f inner track rod end slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,155 miles

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

front /rear number plates de laminating

Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,907 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,693 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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Y32 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y32 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 Y32 SLA registered?

Y32 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y32 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y32 SLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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