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Y564 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY564 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,746 miles

Engine management light on

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,617 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangment light on

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 89,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine mangment light on

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre have slight cracks in outer sidwall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 88,381 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,381 miles

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,372 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

rear washer not working

Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

rear washer not working

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,878 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,291 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,927 miles

offside rear door outer handle sticks in open position.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 52,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

offside rear door outer handle sticks in open position.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,589 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 46,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y564 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y564 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 Y564 SLA registered?

Y564 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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