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Y646 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,437 mi
Last recorded144,437 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 144,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 164,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 164,986 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,239 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 117,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,778 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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Y646 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y646 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 Y646 SLA registered?

Y646 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y646 SLA safe to buy?

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