MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower steering uj ? (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion on rear chassis
Nearside Rear Lense broken
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
full undertrays fitted
under trays fitted at time of test
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine light on
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y36 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 Y36 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 Y36 SLA registered?
Y36 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y36 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y36 SLA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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