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Y376 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY376 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose Boot lid/ Tail gate difficult to open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear inner sill areas corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose Boot lid/ Tail gate difficult to open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,249 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

Front Wipers smeary.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 19,471 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 19,469 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,921 miles

Beam pattern spoor

Centre exhaust silencer outer shell badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 78,917 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Beam pattern spoor

Centre exhaust silencer outer shell badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,550 miles

Front Wipers smeary.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,542 miles

Centre exhaust supported bt metal jubilee clip.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,542 miles

Centre exhaust supported bt metal jubilee clip.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,041 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exh silencer corroding

n/s/r inner sill corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,731 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,544 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,544 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

osr and nsr coil spring guides corroding

osr tyre cracking on edge of tyre

scratch on windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,909 miles

osr and nsr coil spring bump covers corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,633 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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Y376 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y376 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 Y376 SLA registered?

Y376 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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