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Y559 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013
Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,067 miles

near side front tyre wall damaged but m o t legal

Pass 10 May 2010 95,937 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 95,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2009 79,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,341 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,336 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 57,613 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 57,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y559 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y559 SLA?

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What year was Y559 SLA registered?

Y559 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y559 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 SLA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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