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Y719 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,786 mi
Last recorded146,786 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY719 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 146,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 136,939 miles

EML on

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2016 136,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML on

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 126,322 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 126,318 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 113,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,324 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 91,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,705 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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Y719 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 73.3%.

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 Y719 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 Y719 SLA registered?

Y719 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y719 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y719 SLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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