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Y38 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2018 86,321 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

front wipers smear close to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2017 79,801 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing no cords visible

Nearside headlamp alittle insercure but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,494 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,280 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,155 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,155 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,350 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 41,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,545 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,784 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,660 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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Y38 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y38 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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Y38 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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