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Y713 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,327 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine manegment light on

Pass 15 May 2014 93,880 miles

A FULL BRAKE INSPECTION IS RECOMMENDED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2014 93,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

A FULL BRAKE INSPECTION IS RECOMMENDED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2013 90,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,327 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 69,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,548 miles

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)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,934 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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Y713 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y713 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 Y713 SLA registered?

Y713 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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