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Y78 SLA

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 SLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 137,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

non standard fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Fail 19 Jan 2021 137,478 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

non standard fuel cap fitted but seals ok

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,942 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear no plate in poor condition

under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,215 miles

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Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,325 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Fail 21 Jul 2015 102,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,603 miles

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Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,720 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,980 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,608 miles

N/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,132 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe.

offside frond brake hose heavily perished but not showing re-inforcement.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,766 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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Y78 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y78 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 Y78 SLA registered?

Y78 SLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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