MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount broken
ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH SHOWING A FAULT
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount broken
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH SHOWING A FAULT
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount broken
EML on dash
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust deteriated
front brake discsc worn
Both front wipers smearing
Engine rattling
Exhaust centre section deteriorated, also blowing
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Knocking noise from steering column
Oil leak
Oil level over maximum
Slight play from nearside front steering rack inner joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front wipers smearing
Engine rattling
Exhaust centre section deteriorated, also blowing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Knocking noise from steering column
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil level over maximum
Slight play from nearside front steering rack inner joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres showing signs of age
engine management light ON
rear wiper blade defective
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y751 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y751 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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Y751 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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