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Y627 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,558 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2011 93,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,242 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 91,242 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,229 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,344 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,107 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,300 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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Y627 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 Y627 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 Y627 SLA registered?

Y627 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y627 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y627 SLA 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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