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Y536 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,758 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 121,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,710 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,040 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 98,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,578 miles

N/S/F TYRE

O/S/F TYER

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F TYRE

O/S/F TYER

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers slightly worn sl;ight play in rack front flexi hoses starting to perish exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,197 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 57,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y536 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 60%.

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 Y536 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 Y536 SLA registered?

Y536 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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