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Y501 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,860 miles

Offside Front wheel covers missing

engine management light on

front cross member slight corrosion

indicators near and offside front and near and offside side repeaters discolouring

near and offside outer sills covered with plastic covers

rear wiper perished

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 70,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,883 miles

front brake discs getting corroded on insides

slight perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

front brake discs getting corroded on insides

slight perishing on both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 51,376 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,946 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,349 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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Y501 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y501 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 Y501 SLA registered?

Y501 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y501 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 SLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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