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Y419 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,030 mi
Last recorded111,030 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY419 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 111,030 miles

Rear Rear outer skin of exhaust box peeling (not blowing)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,808 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,473 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly within tread

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play u/j attatched to rack (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mount - requires welding (7.1.1)

Nearside Front worn on edges slightly

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly within tread

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play u/j attatched to rack (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,444 miles

advise - chip on screen

Fail 26 Mar 2015 100,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise - chip on screen

advise -engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,260 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/f tyre cracking on inside

advise- o/s/f tyre cracking

advise- rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 98,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/f tyre cracking on inside

advise- o/s/f tyre cracking

advise- rear silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,048 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise - balance of front brakes could be a lot better

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,604 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 79,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,544 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,308 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,394 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres are perished on sidewalls and in treads

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,996 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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Y419 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y419 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 Y419 SLA registered?

Y419 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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