MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight o/s/f brake bind
center exhaust box corroded
slight play steering column
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
n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall/tread
panel missing from n/s/f inner wing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y686 SLA registered?
Y686 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.
Is Y686 SLA safe to buy?
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