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Y731 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,656 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,512 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK INNER KNUCKLE

Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,559 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN LOWER STEERING COUPLING

Fail 6 Dec 2010 72,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT WEAR IN LOWER STEERING COUPLING

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,209 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 66,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,787 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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Y731 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 Y731 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 Y731 SLA registered?

Y731 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y731 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y731 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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