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Y644 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 93,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 93,741 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 79,305 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 79,305 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported and rusty (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 72,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 72,699 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,278 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 58,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,467 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,762 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,708 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,468 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y644 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y644 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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Y644 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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