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Y497 SRA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,293 mi
Last recorded126,293 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 SRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,463 miles

All four tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,265 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 101,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 101,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres very perished,exhaust is corroded.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres very perished,exhaust is corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,989 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,513 miles

chip on screen

rear tyres close to limikts & nail in n/s/r

slight noise/knock on steerin

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perrished

slight noise from steering column

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,245 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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Y497 SRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 Y497 SRA, 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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Y497 SRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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