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Y688 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 95,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,588 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 51,588 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,783 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 54,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,253 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,302 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 53,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,355 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 51,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 48,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,868 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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Y688 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 64.7%.

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 Y688 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 Y688 SLA registered?

Y688 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y688 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y688 SLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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