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Y586 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,389 miles

o/s/f wheel is out of alignment

rear reg plate has sight deteriation

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,536 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

wipers smeary

Pass 21 May 2011 57,410 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

all coils springs corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease but no split found at time of test

Fail 20 May 2011 57,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes covered in grease

all coils springs corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease but no split found at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,915 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,915 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres thin on outer edges.

Fail 3 May 2006 33,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,110 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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Y586 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 Y586 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 Y586 SLA registered?

Y586 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y586 SLA safe to buy?

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