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Y621 SLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,075 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 133,431 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 127,381 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 127,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,435 miles

Rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F PASSENGER DOOR DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,591 miles

cover fitted on o/s & n/s outter body sill

cover fitted under vehicle floor

Fail 11 Dec 2010 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

cover fitted on o/s & n/s outter body sill

cover fitted under vehicle floor

Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 78,663 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,699 miles

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

n/s/f wiperblade slightly worn

o/s/f wiperblade slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2008 50,699 miles

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

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

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)

n/s/f wiperblade slightly worn

o/s/f wiperblade slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2007 42,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,691 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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Y621 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y621 SLD, 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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Y621 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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