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Y712 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,069 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,735 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,942 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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Y712 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y712 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y712 SLA registered?

Y712 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y712 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y712 SLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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