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Y58 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,236 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear seat belt clasp worn / damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

nearside rear seat belt clasp worn / damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2009 71,323 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,323 miles

Centre Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,687 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2008 61,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,757 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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Y58 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y58 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 Y58 SLA registered?

Y58 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y58 SLA safe to buy?

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