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Y584 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY584 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 89,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,992 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,992 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,776 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,776 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre pipe deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2015 76,243 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 76,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,110 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,107 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,889 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 30,639 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,201 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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Y584 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y584 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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Y584 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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