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Y394 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,322 mi
Last recorded79,322 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,075 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,271 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 52,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,826 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 45,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,795 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,783 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,806 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal tread depth limit

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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Y394 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 Y394 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 Y394 SLA registered?

Y394 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y394 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y394 SLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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