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Y459 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,443 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing close to limit. n/s rear outer edge of tyre close to limit. o/s & n/s front brake hoses slight deterioration.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 92,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cut on offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,199 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y459 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y459 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y459 SLA registered?

Y459 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y459 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y459 SLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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