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Y694 SLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,473 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 133,466 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 106,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 87,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 87,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 59,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y694 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 Y694 SLH, 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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Y694 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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