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Y567 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,691 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,691 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,942 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2016 85,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,825 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,467 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,467 miles

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear of car. seat belt not tested

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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Y567 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y567 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 Y567 SLA registered?

Y567 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y567 SLA safe to buy?

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