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Y744 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2014 87,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,989 miles

n/s/f tyre just legal recomened replace tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

n/s/f tyre just legal recomened replace tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 72,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering colume slight knock

Fail 12 May 2009 62,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering colume slight knock

Pass 12 May 2008 57,637 miles

offside front road wheel rim damage tyre slightl out of shape

Pass 12 May 2007 51,435 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,989 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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Y744 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y744 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 Y744 SLA registered?

Y744 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y744 SLA safe to buy?

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