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Y619 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY619 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 101,896 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,310 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 90,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 12 May 2006 73,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 73,677 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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Y619 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y619 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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How do I check the history of Y619 SLA?

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What year was Y619 SLA registered?

Y619 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y619 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y619 SLA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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