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Y699 SLH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,986 mi
Last recorded66,986 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 66,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,203 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,690 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,284 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 37,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,766 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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Y699 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y699 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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What year was Y699 SLH registered?

Y699 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y699 SLH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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