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Y423 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,784 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Brake wear sensor lamp illuminated

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

Hanging items removed from drivers view prior to test

MIL illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Advise oil leak

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Brake wear sensor lamp illuminated

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

Hanging items removed from drivers view prior to test

MIL illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,134 miles

EML on

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,663 miles

rear both brake pipes and front coil springs corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear both brake pipes and front coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,808 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,877 miles

engine light on and srs light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 77,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 74,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,990 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

esp light on

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,650 miles

Oil leak

nearside inner CV gator leaking grease

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,322 miles

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

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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Y423 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y423 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 Y423 SLA registered?

Y423 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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