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Y508 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,580 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 29,009 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 25,790 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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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.

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