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Y532 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,579 mi
Last recorded84,579 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,579 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly deforming

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,460 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 72,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,471 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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Y532 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y532 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 Y532 SLA registered?

Y532 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y532 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y532 SLA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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