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Y623 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,744 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

Brake pipes at front & rear corroded

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Damage to front bumper

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Induction pipe split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play/knock from steering

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,965 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 116,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,450 miles

middle exhaust box corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,244 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded around securing strap. Not blowing at this stage.

Front wiper blades wearing.

Mileage display has some digits missing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Slight play both inner steering rack joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt button missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,115 miles

Slight play inner rack joints.

Centre exhaust box corroded aound hanger, not blowing at this stage.

Front cross member jack bung missing.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight knocking steering colume.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust section has corrosion and has been reapaired but fully secure

slight free play in steering rack

surface corrossion to rear wheel archs unable to check sill as covered by trims

Fail 4 Apr 2013 111,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust section has corrosion and has been reapaired but fully secure

slight free play in steering rack

surface corrossion to rear wheel archs unable to check sill as covered by trims

Fail 4 Apr 2012 111,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,277 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 111,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 111,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,307 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long park brake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,548 miles

Front number plate poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y623 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 Y623 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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Y623 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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