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Y602 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY602 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,026 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,636 miles

some play in steering coloum

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 45,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 45,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y602 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y602 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y602 SLA?

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What year was Y602 SLA registered?

Y602 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y602 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y602 SLA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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