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Y465 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,022 mi
Last recorded77,022 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall not showing cord.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,999 miles

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,607 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 56,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,997 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

airbag malfunction light illuminated

Pass 25 May 2007 34,890 miles

airbag malfunction light illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,700 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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Y465 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y465 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 Y465 SLA registered?

Y465 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y465 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y465 SLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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