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Y622 SLD

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,464 mi
Last recorded40,464 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY622 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,464 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 124,148 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 124,143 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009

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

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

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

complete figures of milage in dash not displayed properly, so not printed on vt20

plastic cover missing fron n/sr seat belt locking mechanism

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,521 miles

N/sr seat belt has a cover missing from centre locking mechanism.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,654 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres splits to outer tread patterns not deep enough to reach cord/ply

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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Y622 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y622 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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What year was Y622 SLD registered?

Y622 SLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y622 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y622 SLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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