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Y705 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,365 mi
Last recorded151,365 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 151,365 miles

both front brake pipes heavily greased

centre exhaust box is corroded

engine rattle (oil light intermittent)

general under body corrosion

hand brake is not working

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear bumper is out of aliment

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 10 Jul 2020 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes heavily greased

centre exhaust box is corroded

engine rattle (oil light intermittent)

general under body corrosion

hand brake is not working

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear bumper is out of aliment

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 9 Jul 2019 144,131 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damage

Front x2 arm bushes perrishing

Offside Rear lens damage

Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,107 miles

both o/s and n/s front arm front bushes are perished resulting in slight movement

centre exhaust pipe is corroded

fitted under body cover central brake pipes can not be viewed

front brake pipes are corroded

o/s rear bumper is out of alignment

o/s rear light is cracked but is not affecting the visibility

rear anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,074 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

centre exhaust is corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded

plastic under trays fitted through out

Pass 16 Jul 2016 121,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 121,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,393 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,927 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 109,925 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 103,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,333 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on ouetedge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,907 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 100,593 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,818 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,505 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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Y705 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y705 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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Y705 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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