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Y617 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,151 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,067 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,645 miles

Exhaust system, rear silencer, outer skin slightly corroded

Headlamp dipswitch operation is very sensitive, however does extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps

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

Nearside rear tyre, tread depth less than 1.6mm around the outer edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread (outer edge), however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside front tyre, slightly perished/cracked (outer edge)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,645 miles

Exhaust system, rear silencer, outer skin slightly corroded

Headlamp dipswitch operation is very sensitive, however does extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre, tread depth less than 1.6mm around the outer edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread (outer edge), however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside front tyre, slightly perished/cracked (outer edge)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, however not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,291 miles

nearside and offside front flexi brake pipes perishing advice change

offside headlamp beam image faint

weak engine/gearbox mountings

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken

nearside and offside front flexi brake pipes perishing advice change

offside headlamp beam image faint

weak engine/gearbox mountings

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,452 miles

nearside and offside front flexi brake pipes perishing advice change

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front flexi brake pipes perishing advice change

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,961 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 37,084 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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Y617 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y617 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 Y617 SLA registered?

Y617 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y617 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 SLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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