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Y652 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight play o/s and n/s (track rods)

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,051 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s and n/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner control arms slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged but ok

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust system rear box rusty but outer skins ok

Fail 2 Jun 2018 89,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,684 miles

Central Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,016 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 85,016 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,768 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,566 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR tyre worn on the inner edge & perished

Rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 20 May 2013 71,124 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,923 miles

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

Offside & nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly

SRS light staying on

Slight play in offside & nearside steering rack arms

Pass 20 May 2011 59,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

srs light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,695 miles

Rear registration plate deterioated

Slight play in both steering arms

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deterioated

Slight play in both steering arms

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,173 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Airbag warning light staying on

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,186 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2008 40,186 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007
Fail 1 Feb 2007

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,859 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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Y652 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y652 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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Y652 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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