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Y526 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,762 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,522 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,522 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,817 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 62,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,742 miles

o/s/r lower sping outer cup corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 54,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r lower sping outer cup corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,455 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,710 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to c arry out full inspection.

Plastic under trays fitted along entire length of vehicle, full inspection not carried out.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,710 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to c arry out full inspection.

Plastic under trays fitted along entire length of vehicle, full inspection not carried out.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,910 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Several plastic covers fitted olong entire length of floor.

Several small cuts inner sikdwalls of front tyres.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,300 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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Y526 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y526 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 Y526 SLA registered?

Y526 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y526 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y526 SLA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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