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Y684 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,396 mi
Last recorded60,396 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY684 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,258 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 53,245 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 50,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake has just met the requirement (50%)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 38,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 31,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,184 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,916 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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Y684 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y684 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 Y684 SLA registered?

Y684 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y684 SLA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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