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Y39 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,479 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 78,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 71,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished no cord exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,182 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished , / no cord exposed

Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough Strut bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished , / no cord exposed

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 66,149 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,089 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,238 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,238 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,467 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,919 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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Y39 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 Y39 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 Y39 SLA registered?

Y39 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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