MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs getting corroded on insides
slight perishing on both front brake flexi hoses
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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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.
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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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