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Y616 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 80,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,770 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 76,988 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 76,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,028 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,028 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicator/main beam stalk loose and only just met requirement

offside front tyre inner wall has splits in places slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,258 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicator/main beam stalk loose and only just met requirement

offside front tyre inner wall has splits in places slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,854 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,233 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,233 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,292 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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Y616 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y616 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 Y616 SLA registered?

Y616 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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