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Y743 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,495 mi
Last recorded110,495 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,495 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre 10yrs old.

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

Rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 105,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

slight knock from steering

Fail 3 Apr 2013 105,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriorated

slight knock from steering

Pass 20 May 2012 100,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2012 100,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2011 92,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 85,591 miles

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

Full under covers fitted.

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,135 miles

Both rear tyre starting to perish

Front disks slightly worn

Large belly pans fitted

service due

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2009 78,135 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Both rear tyre starting to perish

Front disks slightly worn

Large belly pans fitted

service due

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 70,587 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear wiper split.

Screen chipped

Underside covered.

Pass 24 May 2007 62,761 miles

Full underbody and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2006 53,250 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Full sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front tyre getting low on tread

Plastic underbody panels fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 53,250 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Full sill covers fitted

Offside front tyre getting low on tread

Plastic underbody panels fitted

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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Y743 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y743 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 Y743 SLA registered?

Y743 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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