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Y415 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,426 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 53,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 53,135 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,382 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbon (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbon (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine manegment on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,353 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,558 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front subframe corroded (surface0

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,558 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front subframe corroded (surface0

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,112 miles

surface corrosion all under the vehicle and on the metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,112 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has signs of perishing

surface corrosion all under the vehicle and on the metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,072 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

signs of surface corrosion all under the vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,975 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,974 miles

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

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

signs of perishing both rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,779 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 44,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,023 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,807 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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Y415 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y415 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 Y415 SLA registered?

Y415 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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