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Y624 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 102,759 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,086 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 96,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,352 miles

both rear steel brake pipes from flexy pipe to caliper are starting to corrode

exhaust ctr section is corroding but not blowing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear steel brake pipes from flexy pipe to caliper are starting to corrode

exhaust ctr section is corroding but not blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,173 miles

both front indicators faded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,976 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,261 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 67,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,128 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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Y624 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y624 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 Y624 SLA registered?

Y624 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y624 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y624 SLA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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