MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Offside front & Offside rear at hose
Drivers view ; Rear wiper split
Exhaust ; Silencer deteriorated , tail pipe mounting bar detached
Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; Wheel restricted rotation , suspect brake related , Offside front
Subframe ; Area of corrosion at Offside front at mounting
Brakes ; Front brakes performance slightly uneven
Brakes ; Pipes corroded offside front & offside rear at hose
Corrosion ; Area on front subframe at offside
Exhaust ; System deteriorated , silencer outer skin may become insecure & tail pipe mounting bar is detached
Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; pipes starting to corrode o/s/f & o/s/r
Corrosion ; area at front subframe o/s
Exhaust ; silencer deteriorated & rear mounting bar detached
Tyres ; o/s/f tyre was partially deflated , no obvious puncture ?
Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
o/s/f brake hose perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
exhaust hanger broken but system still secure
front lower arm bushes perished
n/s/f brake hose perished
n/s/r coil spring corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
exhaust hanger broken but system still secure
front lower arm bushes perished
n/s/f brake hose perished
n/s/r coil spring corroded
o/s/f brake hose perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f outer brake pad getting low
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y508 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 Y508 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 Y508 SLA registered?
Y508 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.
Is Y508 SLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y508 SLA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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