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Y489 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,499 miles

Engine man light on

N/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread area

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

Slight uneven front brake application

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under tray covering full length of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,779 miles

Engine man light illuminated

N/s/f tyre cracking

O/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in steering column / uj's

Slight uneven front brake application

Strong advise. N/s/f shock absorber misty

Undertrays fitted to full length of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,308 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Engine man light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight uneven front brake application when service brake is applied

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 97,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Engine man light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight uneven front brake application when service brake is applied

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,354 miles

Engine man light illuminated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,354 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine man light illuminated

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,236 miles

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

Engine man light on

N/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,336 miles

Engine management warning light on

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine management warning light on

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,130 miles

knocking noise fron steering

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,463 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear no plate faded top edge

Fail 28 Sep 2007 57,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear no plate faded top edge

Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 42,112 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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Y489 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y489 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 Y489 SLA registered?

Y489 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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