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Y575 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 95,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic case missing

Fail 12 May 2016 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic case missing

Pass 19 May 2015 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,494 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 83,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2013 83,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 78,051 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,664 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,468 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 49,837 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,705 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,639 miles

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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Y575 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y575 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 Y575 SLA registered?

Y575 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y575 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 SLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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