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Y484 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,539 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED N/S/F AND REAR TYTRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED PLAY IN STEERING COLUMB SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKED N/S/F AND REAR TYTRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED PLAY IN STEERING COLUMB SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,168 miles

PLAY/NOISE STEERING COLUMN.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY/NOISE STEERING COLUMN.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 18 May 2011 57,003 miles

SUSPENSION NOISE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 18 May 2011 57,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SUSPENSION NOISE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,911 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY/NOISE STEERING COLUMN.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 53,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY/NOISE STEERING COLUMN.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,446 miles

STEERING KNOCK?DAMAGE N/S MIRROR-WHEEL RIMS.MINOR CORROSION STARTING.F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.WASH DELIVERY POOR.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,955 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 48,955 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.PLAY/NOISE STEERING?CORROSION F SUBFRAME AREA.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE PERISHED.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 46,677 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y484 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y484 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 Y484 SLA registered?

Y484 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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