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Y681 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Sep 2016

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015
Pass 23 Aug 2014

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

eml on

Fail 23 Aug 2014

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

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

eml on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011

off side rear spring seat missing but spring secure

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,190 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

advise o/s/f strut showing signs of oil misting at top seal

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,693 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s/r road spring has both upper and lower fitments to spring missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r road spring has both upper and lower fitments to spring missing

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,193 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit and worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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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Y681 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y681 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 Y681 SLA registered?

Y681 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y681 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 SLA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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