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Y335 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,006 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,346 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,860 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS Light on

Fail 30 Jul 2012 57,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS Light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,791 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,148 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,686 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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Y335 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y335 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 Y335 SLA registered?

Y335 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y335 SLA safe to buy?

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