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Y372 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017
Fail 14 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,036 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 48,036 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides faulty stalk (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty indicator arm faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,750 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,054 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,289 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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Y372 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y372 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 Y372 SLA registered?

Y372 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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