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Y686 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2017 105,592 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 105,592 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,466 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 97,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,823 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,169 miles

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

slight o/s/f brake bind

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,057 miles

center exhaust box corroded

slight play steering column

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

o/s/rear tyre cracking on edges

n/s/rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,516 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall/tread

panel missing from n/s/f inner wing

Pass 19 Aug 2005 58,144 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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Y686 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y686 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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Y686 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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