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Y343 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,628 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre has cracks between tread and sidewall

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,959 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,446 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,066 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,431 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack bushs

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced play/wear between o/s of steering rack mounting bolt and bolt hole

eingine management warning light staying on

low to no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced play/wear between o/s of steering rack mounting bolt and bolt hole

eingine management warning light staying on

low to no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,894 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 58,894 miles

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

no tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f outer brake pad 90% or more worn

Pass 28 Nov 2005 51,426 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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Y343 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y343 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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Y343 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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