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Y774 SLB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,438 mi
Last recorded88,438 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,786 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,786 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,692 miles

small crack in both front brake hoses

small cut in side wall near side rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 61,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,111 miles

front and rear brake pads 50% left

items removed from interior mirror and front screen for mot

Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,833 miles

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

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

front pads 50% left

item removed from interior mirror for mot

rear pads 50% left

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,833 miles

front pads 50% left

item removed from interior mirror for mot

rear pads 50% left

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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Y774 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y774 SLB, 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 Y774 SLB registered?

Y774 SLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y774 SLB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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